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Dealing with ingrown toe nails 2-Mar-2015 At 6:10:17 PM JohnK

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Have had a mild in grown toe nail for nearly 12 months which I have been putting up with and looking for a more permanent solution to get rid of the situation.

Came about after I lost my toe nail due to tight fitting mountaineering boots at Xmas 2013 in NZ. The new toe nail that grew back has created some mild issues which I generally cater for with using tape to protect it. The issue is at the base of the toe nail, so cutting or trimming does not work, and have tried trimming in such a way as to avoid the nail growing into the skin but it's all happening too low in the base of the toe nail.

Have tried some water soaking and some cream to soften the skin but has not rectified the situation.

Anyone been to a podiatrist to have an ingrown toe nail treated under a general anaesthetic? Any recommendations for podiatrists in Melbourne in the inner suburbs for this type of procedure?

Thanks,

John K.