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I have ingrown nail in my feet what can i do for it? And this is very painful any advice for if please?

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I have toe ingrown nail problem. It is very much painful. Now pus in my foot. Please suggest any medicine

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I have had ingrown nails growing every other week. But this one hurts the most and I have tried putting betadine but it does not work.

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It needs long term medication...do direct consultation for detailed information and prescription ...  Read More

Hi doctors- How much will it cost to take out an ingrown nail by surgery and what is the recovery time? May be 2 days?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I'm sorry we are not here to provide quotations. Price varies from place to place. You need to consult the doctor directly and ask him how much he will ...  Read More

Ingrown nail in the thumb of the right leg. With diabetes condition provide suggestions. Weather to surgically remove it or not.

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Yes it is better to surgically correct it as a precaution. ...  Read More

Hi, I have had an ingrown toenail for a while now. It got infected so I went to see my doctor today and he just prescribed me with an antibiotic, but does the nail not need to be removed?

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Yes for that you need a partial or complete nail avulsion suggests dr.Suruchi Puri along with antibiotics ...  Read More

Hi, Please suggest how to deal with ingrown nails of foot. Whenever i cut my nails it pains alot. Does that required any type of surgery?

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I am suffering from the problem of ingrown nails. The problem is very difficult and nail of my left toe is growing inside the skin. It pains too much make difficult for me to walk

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

Hello... I have an ingrown toe nail since 15 years... Can it be cured ? I have also shared photographs of my nail. I am already taking some medications since 6 months - details are given. But still I don't see much difference. Can this problem be genuinely cured or is it better to leave it, as it is ?

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Greetings. This looks like fungal infection of the nail which may be causing the ingrowing toe nail. Fungal infection of nail is quite common. You'll need to see a dermatologist for confirmation of in ...  Read More

I have an infection in my toe due to ingrown nail, I had cut it around 10 days back , but the infection is still there. Actually the infection is since last one month, but no improvement is there, it's paining a lot and pus is coming out

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I underwent surgery for an ingrown toenail in February 2025. The nail took around a year to grow back, but instead of growing in the correct direction, it has started growing inward again. It’s painful, and I want to avoid another surgery if possible. I have tried soaking the toe, lifting the nail, and avoiding shoes, but nothing seems to be helpi

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Hello. I have ingrown toenails on four toes. Both big toes, and both second toes. I am planning to have surgery on January 4th. I have two questions. 1) Can all four nails be operated on the same day? 2) Can I attend a wedding on January 11th after surgery on all four toenails? Please do let me know. I appreciate any help & guidance.

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Operating on all four toes at the same time will cause more discomfort and pain compared to a step-wise procedure. Since you have to attend a marriage, getting all four toes operated on at the same ti ...  Read More

Finger nails are showing discolouration and white and end.of nails is dark . No any other symptoms observed

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Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. Discolored nails are sometimes sign of some other internal organ dysfunction. ...  Read More

I am 19 weeks pregnant and have an ingrown nail in the toe. I donot have any swelling but the corner is filled with pus and have turned little black. There is no pain unless the toe have hit anything. Please tell me if it will affect baby and whats the solution.

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It will not affect your baby but you need safe antibiotics for infection. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

I have lots of ingrown hairs all over my legs and hands (biceps) and back acne. And a lot of hair fall.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Certainly! Here’s a draft: --- I am seeking information on laser treatments for ingrown toenails, specifically procedures that can help restrict nail growth. Can you provide details on whether there are laser-based solutions available for managing or removing ingrown toenails, and how these treatments might work to address my condition? Additiona

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Go for a simple zadek peocedure.. dont waste money and resources for laser unnecessarily when there is no significant advantage over traditional surgeries ...  Read More

Hi i am facing this problem past a year. I had 3 Ingrown nail surgeries and one full nail avulsion. Still nail is getting grown to the one side and greater toe swollen at the side where it is growing. Can someone please help me here what should be the problem and proper treatment? So far r i had consulted genaral surgeon. Iam worried little bit. K

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Kindly consult online for detailed evaluation and treatment regarding the same. Detailed discussion and evaluation helps in proper diagnosis and reaching the right conclusion You can also consult on ...  Read More

I waxed my skin 2 weeks ago and have been facing ingrown hair in a part of my skin. Some of it is turning into red spots that looks like a pimple or rash. How do I treat it?

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We never recommend wax as an option for hair removal. But there is nothing to worry about as the permanent hair reduction is an answer to your problem along with few skincare tips. ...  Read More

My wife aged 48 Yrs , 64 kg , 5 fit 5 height has got little pain in toe nail. Few days back toe got hit with table and little pain started from there . Finding little difficulty to walk . Today she find yellow pus coming out of it . Have attached photograph . She is healthy & does not have any medical issues as we got regular health check up . BP

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It is advisable to consult doctor if there is pus discharge from the toe nail. Likely to have suffered nail bed injury with collection of blood underneath nail. Get it evaluated at nearby hospital. ...  Read More

I am experiencing a lot of ingrown hair on my legs and hands for the past 6 months. Can you pls suggest how to get rid of it?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have PCOS since 2016 and i don't have any ongoing treatment yet. I'm trying lifestyle changes to help the situation. My main symptoms are the excessive hair on my face and scanty periods. The hair growth is thick and is majorly on the sides and under chin. There are ingrown hair in the under-chin area since a very long time and darkening of that

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have ingrown toe nail problem from 3 months.I am getting pus and blood and redness,blackness and swelling now.What should I do?Please help

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Visit nearby surgeon, may need intervention as per your description about it. ...  Read More

I have ingrown toe nail as shown in the image. Its hurting on applying little pressure. Today when I am trimming the nails, pus came out. I have started soaking my feet 20 mins twice a day in warm water. I dont have a podiatrist in my town or near by towns. Please help me how to grow nail normally.

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Kindly consult It could be paronychia. ...  Read More

I have fungal infection under my toe nail. Earlier I thought the colour change is due to ingrown nail as my nail also curl inside from the side and makes it uncomfortable. It's been a couple of moths now. Upon further inspection I realised that it's due to fungal infection as the nail bed also feels crumbly to touch. Please suggest an over the coun

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Hello. I am Dr.Pratik Agrawal, Cosultant Physician. Done my MD in Internal Medicine after completing MBBS. I think i will be able to help you for further plan and management for this disease after di ...  Read More

I was suffering from Toe nail fungus for about 2 years. The fungus is gone now and then I suffered from ingrown toenail. My nail and finger got infected and it was filled with puss. My entire toe turned black. Last month I got ingrown toenail surgery done. However my finger is still darker than rest of my feet it look awful and there is still pain.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a severe issue of ingrown toe nails. i got a minor surgery done for my left foot toe nail and now i have the same issue for my right foot can someone help without having to remove the entire toe nail. need a podiatrist.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

For two or three weeks I noticed my nails turning slightly purple... No other symptoms are there... what's this ?

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Would like to discuss in details and provide solution accordingly. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I'm suffering from ingrown toenails from past 1-2 weeks and sometime it pains. Please suggest me medicines and any home remedy to cure it immediately and permanently

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Which doctor to consult for ingrown toenail?... Should I go for general physician or dermatologist ...

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Can you please suggest cream for ingrown hair scars on the bikini line and stomach area? There are no symptoms but the skin doesn't look good. Please help. Thank you for your time.

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