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Can A Ingrowing Nail In My Leg Cause Any Problem ?

i have a ingrowing nail in my leg
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
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Hi,
Thanks for query,
Ingrowing of nail causes infection in nail bed.
Course of antibiotics ans anti inflammatory give temporary relief.
For total cure you have to go for complete removal of nail from the nail bed,
After healing new nail will come.
Ok and bye.
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Can A Ingrowing Nail In My Leg Cause Any Problem ?

Hi, Thanks for query, Ingrowing of nail causes infection in nail bed. Course of antibiotics ans anti inflammatory give temporary relief. For total cure you have to go for complete removal of nail from the nail bed, After healing new nail will come. Ok and bye.