Ingrown Toenails
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An ingrown toenail occurs when a portion of the nail plate, typically a sharp spicule, grows deep down the side of the nail. This puts pressure on the surrounding skin, leading to pain, inflammation, and potential infection. There are several common causes of ingrown toenails, including wide nail plates, incorrect nail cutting, tight footwear, or skin growing over the nail plate.
To resolve an ingrown toenail, a podiatrist will gently remove the portion of the nail that is causing the problem, including the spicule responsible for the ingrown toenail. This helps alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and prevent infection. The podiatrist will then appropriately cover the toe and provide guidance on aftercare. They will schedule a follow-up appointment within one to two weeks to monitor the healing progress and ensure the nail is growing straight.
Consulting a podiatrist
If there are signs of infection, the podiatrist may recommend seeing a regular general practitioner (GP) for a course of antibiotics. This is done to address the infection and promote proper healing.
In cases where the ingrown toenail continues to occur, the podiatrist can discuss potential permanent solutions with you. These may involve procedures such as partial or full nail avulsion or other corrective measures to prevent future ingrown toenails.
It’s crucial to address ingrown toenails promptly to alleviate pain, prevent complications, and promote proper healing. Consulting a podiatrist is recommended for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Ingrown Toenail Assessments
Our friendly, caring, and experienced podiatrists are committed to properly understanding and dealing with your specific Ingrown Toenails issues. We take the time to listen to your symptoms and thoroughly assess your feet. Assessments can take anywhere between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on the circumstances.
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Proper treatment for Ingrown Toenails can mean the world to your unhappy feet! Procedures can vary; ranging from simple treatments we can recommend and help you with to more complex treatments for severe cases. Either way, we can help guide you to take the first steps to achieving healthy feet. At Port Stephens Podiatry we’ll always make sure you’re getting the right care for your feet and that you’re getting the correct advice that your feet need.
Ingrown Toenail Advice
Our expert team offers professional advice to help you maintain healthy, pain-free feet. Certain exercises, treatments, devices, and proper footwear can all help to prevent any further problems with your feet and lower limbs. We strive to ensure that every patient leaves our clinic fully informed with a consultation tailored to their needs.
Ingrown Toenail Treatments
At Port Stephens Podiatry we can employ a range of treatment approaches to effectively manage Ingrown Toenails. Here are some examples of how our podiatrists may help you treat this condition: