Why Ingrown Toenails Happen And How We Can Treat And Prevent Them
If you have ingrown toenails that are causing you discomfort, we advise contacting our team at the Dynamic Foot and Ankle Center for treatment! We understand that ingrown toenails can be painful and hinder your ability to walk around comfortably. When the edge of the toenail grows into the skin around it, this can be from ill-fitting footwear, improper nail trimming, or injury to the toe itself. This can be a recurring condition that is frustrating to deal with. For an Ingrown Toenails examination and treatment plan, reach out to us today to reserve your appointment!
Ingrown Toenails
The treatment of your ingrown toenails will depend on how severe the condition is. There may be opportunity for at-home remedies, such as topical ointments, updated footwear, and topical ointments, among others. More severe cases may necessitate surgery, which our doctor and team can explain further in detail to get you prepared. It is our goal to alleviate the pain and discomfort you are experiencing as quickly as possible, while providing you with a path to full recovery and reducing the chance of ingrown toenails developing again. We can imagine how frustrating it is to deal with a wound on the feet, and take pride in seeing our patients appear relieved and ready to get back to doing what they enjoy the most in everyday life.
Ways that you can prevent ingrown toenails is by avoiding wearing shoes that are overly tight on the feet, maintaining good foot hygiene, and trimming your nails straight across instead of rounded or curved. Wearing shoes that are too small or narrow for your feet applies too much pressure on the toes, which can result in toenails growing into the direction of the skin. Keep your feel well moisturized and clean, to support healthy nail growth. Routinely washing and lotioning your feet can remove dirt, sweat, and bacteria that could irritate your skin and cause issues to develop. Many of the ingrown toenail cases that we treat in patients stem from rounded or curved trimming habits, which guides the edges of the nail to grow into the surrounding skin. For more information about treatment, contact us today!
Why Experience Matters When Receiving Ingrown Toenails Treatment
There are various safe and effective ingrown toenail treatments. The solutions we provide will depend on how severe your condition is. Here are reasons why patients turn to us for treatment of their various foot related conditions:
- We focus on providing treatments that are non-invasive, unless surgical intervention for our patient’s specific case is needed.
- We are board-certified podiatrists, with years of experience using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment approaches.
- We know that pain and function loss in the ankles and feet can be an obstacle, which is why we focus on your feet feeling better as soon as possible!
If you are struggling with pain due to ingrown toenails, we suggest scheduling an appointment with us for an examination. Our doctors at the Dynamic Foot and Ankle Center are ready to speak with you about treatment options, so you can feel relief of symptoms sooner. We hope you choose us as your treatment clinic!
