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Suggest Remedy For Thick, Painful And Discolored Toenail

When I was 12 I had my toenail removed because I kept getting ingrown toenails on my big toe.it grew back really thick and discolored and it hurts when I wear shoes.i am now 26 and it really bothers me.i don't like showing my feet.is there anything I can do to make it better?
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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Ill fitting shoes are responsible for ingrowing toenail
Soak your big toe in warm water.
Never cut too short.
Keep clean & dry.
consult surgeon.
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Suggest Remedy For Thick, Painful And Discolored Toenail

Ill fitting shoes are responsible for ingrowing toenail Soak your big toe in warm water. Never cut too short. Keep clean & dry. consult surgeon.