Ingrown toenail

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Ingrown toenail

Asked for Male, 18 Years

I have had a toe ingrown toe nail since a long time and it heals and again gets infected. I also got my nail removed 3 years ago but it the problem came back. Is there a permanent solution to this problem

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Dr. Vinod Kumar AC

General Physician 21 yrs exp Bangalore

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In ingrowing nail the nail bed has to be ablade partially, if it is not done it will recur, consult orthopedic surgeon or dermatologists get partial excision and ablation

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Dr. Gaurav Sawhney Orthopedic Surgeon 26 yrs exp Chandigarh · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Sawhney

Orthopedic Surgeon 26 yrs exp Chandigarh

Surgical procedure in which a part of growth plate of the nail plate is removed gives excellent result. The procedure is done and under local anesthesia. You may visit me at my clinic for consultation regarding the problem.