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7 Month Old Born With Hypertrophy Of The Lateral Fold Of The Hallux. Skin Growing Over The Toe Nail. Surgery Needed?
I have a 7 month old - he was born with what I have come to understand is hypertrophy of the lateral fold of the hallux - skin growing up over his big toenail - we (the dr and I) have been watching to see if it would correct itself - it appears the nail is becomming more deeply ingrown - the skin is red and swollen - I take him in tomorrow morning - topical antibiotics? topical steroids? will this need surgery? any opinions?
Tue, 8 Jan 2013
Hi
If this is diagnosed as ingrown toe nail… early surgery will avoid furthe complications.
If this is diagnosed as ingrown toe nail… early surgery will avoid furthe complications.
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