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I have problem with my toenail, different doctor...
I have problem with my toenail, different doctor had removed it before and it is still growing in.
Is laser good for treatment?
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Management of ingrown toenail:
Ingrown toenails are a common condition, which results in severe pain in the affected area, and sometimes infection. Its either treated by conservative management or surgical removal of the ingrown toenail. Conservative management such as: Trim your toenails straight across, wear appropriate shoe size and frequent toenail care (everyday) will dramatically enhance your toenail condition and dispense with laser option. However, if you follow instructions with no good results. You can go with laser option, as recurrence rate is low and most of the patients improve after their first laser treatment course.
Ingrown toenails are a common condition, which results in severe pain in the affected area, and sometimes infection. Its either treated by conservative management or surgical removal of the ingrown toenail. Conservative management such as: Trim your toenails straight across, wear appropriate shoe size and frequent toenail care (everyday) will dramatically enhance your toenail condition and dispense with laser option. However, if you follow instructions with no good results. You can go with laser option, as recurrence rate is low and most of the patients improve after their first laser treatment course.
How to diagnose:
By medical history taking and physical examination. Redness at the affected site. Severe pain upon touching the ingrown toenail. Sometimes swelling is seen accompanied by signs of abscess formation.
By medical history taking and physical examination. Redness at the affected site. Severe pain upon touching the ingrown toenail. Sometimes swelling is seen accompanied by signs of abscess formation.
Causes of ingrown toenail:
- Curved toenails.
- Wearing tight shoes for long time during the day.
- Wrongly cutting toenail.
Advice:
Seek a general surgeon.
Seek a general surgeon.
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