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How Can Curled Up Toe Nails Be Treated?
My son who is an adult has toenail on his big toe that is very curled in from the side. it almost looks like a straw shape . I have been trying to encourage him to see a doctor but have not been successful yet. Are there any at home remedies I can suggest to him?
Fri, 16 Nov 2018
Hello,
The symptoms are consistent with an ingrown toenail.
It has to be removed because it will lead to local infection and later abscess formation.
Consult a general surgeon and get it removed. Nothing much to worry as it can be done under local anaesthesia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms are consistent with an ingrown toenail.
It has to be removed because it will lead to local infection and later abscess formation.
Consult a general surgeon and get it removed. Nothing much to worry as it can be done under local anaesthesia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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