An ingrown toenail is a painfun condition characterized by the nail digging into the surrounding skin, leading to inflammation and possible infection of the toe. This is a serious condition for people with impaired circulation, diabetes, or other serious diseases.
Causes of Ingrown Toenails?
- Heredity
- Improper nail trimming
- Trauma
- Shoe Pressure
- Poor foot structure
What Can You Do?
- Trim toenails straight across as a preventative measure.
- Select the proper shoe style and size.
What will a Podiatric Physician do for you?
- Perform a physical exam.
- Perfom x-ray evaluation when necessary.
- Remove the ingrown portion of the nail.
- Culture the nail.
- Perform surgical correction of the nail when indicated.
- Prescribe an antibiotic (when an infection is present).