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Have Ingrown Toenail For Years, Bleeding. Took Antibiotics, Burnt Off Infection, Not Helping. Safe Remedy
Hi there, I have had an ingrown toenail for nearly 6 years, it is on the right side of my left big toe. it oozes and bleeds most days. I have tried most things such as antibiotics countless times, soaking, had half of my toenail off once, had my whole toenail off once and even tried having the infection burnt off. What else can I do?
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Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Hi recurrent toenail infection is very difficult to treat.the best treatment available is broad spectrum antibiotic should be used for one week .anti inflammatory agent twice daily and application of t bact ointment twice daily and daily trimming of the nail .if still no response try surgery to remove the nail
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