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    Aug 15, 2012, 03:47 AM
    Ingrown toenail?
    Hi,we think that my son has a slight ingrown toenail,he washed his toe and after he'd washed his toe it started to leak yellow discharge from the side of his toe,any ideas?
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    Aug 15, 2012, 04:44 AM
    That could be a sign of infection, so have it seen. Sometimes podiatrists are more skilled at handling the ingrown nail.
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    Aug 15, 2012, 06:32 AM
    Yes ingrown toenails can be very serious, and need to be removed properly. I would agree that a podiatrist would be the route to go.
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