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How do I treat an ingrown toenail?
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If you have an ingrown toenail, the most important thing to do is to seek medical advice. Your podiatrist can give advice on the best way to treat it, but usually the best course of action is to gently lift the corners of the nail back to relieve the pressure from the toe. In some cases, a local anesthetic can be used, followed by a partial nail avulsion (clipping part of the nail) or permanent nail avulsion (removing the entire nail). Other treatments include antibiotics, physical therapy, or more rarely, surgery. It is important to prevent an ingrown toenail from recurring by keeping the area clean, wearing appropriate footwear, and using specially designed toenail clippers.