Ingrown Toenail
What is an Ingrown Toenail?
Understanding the condition
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge or corner of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing toenail pain, redness, swollen toe, and sometimes a toenail infection. It most commonly affects the big toe, leading to big toe pain and making walking or wearing shoes uncomfortable. If left untreated, an infected ingrown toenail can worsen, resulting in an infected toenail, drainage, or excess tissue growth around the nail. Early ingrown toenail treatment and, when necessary, ingrown toenail removal can relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and restore comfort.
When to suspect an Ingrown Toenail?
Signs & Symptoms
Pain and tenderness along the side of the toenail
Drainage or pus indicating infection
Difficulty wearing closed shoes
How We Diagnose Ingrown Toenails
Diagnosis is based on a clinical examination of the affected toe.
Dr. Malek Abu-Al-Nadi assesses the extent of nail penetration, checks for infection or inflammation, and determines whether the condition is mild, moderate, or severe.
In cases of chronic or recurrent infection, additional evaluation may be done to rule out underlying causes such as diabetes or poor circulation.
How are Ingrown Toenails treated?
How We Heal Ingrown Toenails
- Warm soaks and proper nail trimming for mild cases
- Antibiotics for infected ingrown toenails
- Padding or lifting the nail edge to relieve pressure on the skin
- Partial nail removal under local anesthesia if conservative care fails
How is surgery performed?
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