Ingrown toe nail

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Ingrown toe nail

Asked for Female, 20 Years

I have been experiencing am ingrown toe nail problem. I have got my nail removed thrice. Twice of right foot and once of left foot. Left one is yet to be grown back. The right one has grown and I can sense the pain again and puss. Please advice. I'm applying neem oil regularly and I'm going to consume neem capsules as I think that might give me relief.

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Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Venkat Raghav

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello.......An ingrown toenail is a common condition often seen in the big toe nail.Improper shoe gear and toe injuries are frequently associated with ingrown toenails.There are various types of treatments, including self-care, soaking, avoidance of shoe pressure on the toenails, proper methods to trim the nails, and various surgical treatments. Sometimes antibiotics may be required.

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