Ingrowing Toenail treatment
An ingrowing toenail occurs when the edge or corner of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. It can cause pain, redness and inflammation and may make wearing shoes or walking uncomfortable.
What causes an ingrowing toenail?
Common causes include cutting the nails too short or rounding the corners, tight footwear, trauma, naturally curved nails and pressure on the toes. Some people may also be more prone to developing them because of the shape or structure of their nails.
How can you identify one?
Typical signs include tenderness along the side of the nail, redness, swelling or irritation. More severe cases may develop discharge, bleeding or excessive tissue around the nail edge.
How can we help?
We can assess the nail and provide conservative treatment to carefully remove pressure from the affected area and relieve pain and discomfort. Advice on nail cutting and footwear can also help reduce the risk of recurrence.
If an ingrowing toenail becomes increasingly painful, swollen, infected or repeatedly returns, professional assessment is recommended. More persistent cases may require further treatment or referral for nail surgery.
How can we help?
We can assess the nail and provide conservative treatment to carefully remove pressure from the affected area and relieve pain and discomfort. Advice on nail cutting and footwear can also help reduce the risk of recurrence.
If an ingrowing toenail becomes increasingly painful, swollen, infected or repeatedly returns, professional assessment is recommended. More persistent cases may require further treatment or referral for nail surgery.