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Foot Care: Ingrown Toenails Causes Symptoms and Treatment Options

Before your ingrown toenail leads to an infection, make an appointment with your ingrown nail doctor or specialist to determine your treatment options.

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Foot Care: Ingrown Toenails Causes Symptoms and Treatment Options

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  1. Foot care: Ingrown Toenails Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

  2. Common foot condition that can normally be self-diagnosed • Occurs when the sides of your toenails begin to grow into the skin surrounding your nail • Normally occurs in the big toe but any toe can be affected • More than 3 million people suffer from ingrown toenails in the United States each year What is an ingrown toenail?

  3. Genetics – if mom and dad suffer from ingrown toenails frequently, chances are you will too • Improper trimming – visit your podiatrist to make sure your toenails are being trimmed correctly • Improperly-fitting footwear – shoes that are too tight can put pressure on your nails, resulting in an ingrown toenail • Poor foot hygiene – not keeping your feet clean and dry could lead to an ingrown toenail Ingrown Toenail Causes

  4. Poor posture • Irregular or curved-shaped toenails • Injuring your toe (stubbing your toe or dropping something on your toe) • Certain athletic activities that put more strain on your feet: • Ballet • Soccer • Kickboxing Additional Causes of Ingrown Toenails

  5. It is imperative to identify and treat your ingrown toenail at its earliest stages to prevent an infection from developing. If severe, an infection could result in amputation . • Here are some common signs of an ingrown toenail: • Pain • Inflammation • Redness • Bleeding • Pus • Skin overgrowing around toe Identifying an Ingrown Toenail

  6. Treat your ingrown toenail as early as possible to prevent an infection that would require further treatment. • Soak your foot with the ingrown toenail 3 to 4 times each day and be sure to dry your foot completely • Wear shoes that have enough room for your toes. Consider switching to sandals while your ingrown toenail is healing • If you’re experiencing associated pain, over-the-counter pain medication can provide some relief Ingrown Toenail Treatments: conservative Options

  7. For ingrown toenails that are severe or infected, your podiatrist may recommend surgery to treat the condition • In most cases, oral antibiotics will be prescribed in addition to partially or completely removing the affected nail • Your podiatrist may also remove some of your nail bed or the surrounding skin • Removing the nail permanently may be recommended if your condition is chronic Ingrown Toenail Surgery

  8. Wear shoes that aren’t too tight and have enough room for your toes • Cut your toenails straight across • Your podiatrist can trim your toenails correctly to prevent the condition • Keep your feet clean and dry • Consult your podiatrist or foot doctor if you have a toe injury that may cause an ingrown toenail Prevent Ingrown Toenails from Recurring

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