Attention To The Top Do’s and Don’ts for Ingrown Toenails

Having ingrown toenails is a common podiatric ailment that we often see at our practice. The ingrown toenail happens as the side of your nail presses into the skin, potentially permitting germs into your bloodstream.

FIVE CAUSES OF INGROWN TOENAILS

  1. Severe traumas

  2. Hereditary disorders

  3. Ill-fitting shoes that constrict your toes

  4. Fungal infections

  5. Incorrectly trimmed toenails

Symptoms of an ingrown toenail can include infection, swelling and redness. When ignored, it can develop into a serious complication that can become more difficult to treat. Ingrown toenails are easier to prevent when you obtain proper foot care on a consistent basis. If you do not consider the significance of ingrown toenails, you may be forced to deal with them eventually.

THREE WAYS TO TREAT INGROWN TOENAILS

  1. Soak your injured toenail in warm water. This will help to decrease rigidity and allow you to manipulate your toenail away from your skin. This may only be a temporary solution as the toenail may still curve into your skin.

  2. Take antibiotics to treat any underlying infection.

  3. Undergoing surgery to remove your toenail if it continues to grow into your skin after conservative treatments.

Here at Tri County Foot & Ankle Center, our expert podiatrists, have many years of experience treating ingrown toenails. If your ingrown toenails are causing pain or infections, please make an appointment with Tri County Foot & Ankle Center today.

Our Podiatry Team have state-of-the-art podiatry offices conveniently located in Bayonne, Clifton, Colts Neck, East Brunswick, Jersey City, Kearny, and Randolph, New Jersey.. Our Foot and Ankle Doctors strive to provide the expert foot care and will explore all avenues to ensure that your toenails have the best chance of overcoming any ingrown problems. Contact us today!

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