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Ingrown Toenail Treatment

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Education

What is an Ingrown Toenail?

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An Ingrown toenail is a common, although painful, nail impairment which occurs when the toenail curves into the flesh of the toe digging into the soft tissue. Ingrown toenails are often caused by improperly trimming toenails, tight-fitting shoes, repeated trauma, or heredity. While ingrown toenails can occur in any toe, the big toe is the most commonly affected.

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SYMPTOMS

What are the Symptoms of an Ingrown Toenail?

Symptoms of an ingrown toenail include:

Pain
Swelling
Redness
Odor
Drainage
“Proud Flesh”

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HOME CARE

How to Relieve Ingrown Toenail Pain

Soak the infected area in warm salt water or soapy water
Apply antiseptic and bandage

*Do NOT attempt to remove the infected nail on your own. If pain persists or worsens, visit your podiatrist for medical attention.

*People with circulatory disorders, such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, etc., should avoid self-treatment and seek podiatric care as soon as possible for ingrown toenail removal.

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TREATMENT

Ingrown Toenail Treatment Options

A podiatrist will remove the ingrown portion of the nail and prescribe an oral or topical medication to treat the infection. For those with a chronic ingrown toenail problem, a podiatrist can perform a ingrown nail surgery or other best procedure involving the removal of the root and corner of the nail.

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PREVENTION

Ingrown Toenail Prevention

Proper toenail trimming technique – cut straight across at the tip of the toe using toenail clippers. Round corners gently with a nail file.
Never rip or dig into corners of toenails.
Avoid shoes with narrow or pointy toe boxes.

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SEEKING HELP

When to See a Podiatrist

Call your podiatrist immediately if drainage or excessive redness is present or when home treatment has been unsuccessful. *If you have poor circulation or diabetes, seek immediate treatment at the first sign of an ingrown toenail to avoid more serious complications.

Here at Podiatry Associates, we will help you determine the best possible ingrown toenail treatment option to provide the relief you need. Contact us today!

Your podiatrist has been trained specifically and extensively in the diagnosis and treatment of all manner of foot conditions. This training encompasses all of the intricately related systems and structures of the foot and lower leg including neurological, circulatory, skin, and the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

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The information on this page is provided by The American Podiatric Medical Association.

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If you have been experiencing foot or ankle pain, it may be time to consult an expert. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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