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Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenail Treatment in the Plano, TX 75093, Dallas, TX 75205, McKinney, TX 75071, Allen, TX 75013, Irving, TX 75039, Garland, TX 75044, Frisco, TX 75033, Coppell, TX 75019 areas

Ingrown Toenail Treatment in Plano, Dallas, McKinney, Allen, Garland, Frisco & Coppell, TX

If you have pain on the side of your toe or redness on the side of your toenail, then you probably have an ingrown toenail. When the side of the toenail grows into the soft tissue of your toe, it’s called ingrown toenail. This condition causes redness, pain and infection on the affected toe, usually your big toe.

If an ingrown toenail is not treated, it can result in severe complications. Your bone and toe can become infected. Foot ulcers, open sores, and reduction of blood flow in the affected area are the other complications from an ingrown toenail. If you don’t treat an ingrown toenail, it will lead to complications, including foot ulcers, loss of blood, open sores and infection. To prevent ingrown toenail complications, seek medical help immediately.

Can you prevent ingrown toenails?

Yes. Here are some of the ways to prevent ingrown toenails:

  • Always cut your toenails
  • Wear well fitted shoes
  • Cut toenails to moderate length
  • Use protective footwear
  • Regularly check your feet (especially if you have diabetes)

What can you do if you have an ingrown toenail?

Call Graff Foot and Ankle, and we will treat your ingrown toenail the same day. We normally recommend a partial nail avulsion or simply cut the painful corner of the nail as needed. We can do either procedure in our office in less than 15 minutes with minimal pain.

Interested in correcting an ingrown toenail? Schedule an appointment with Graff Foot Ankle and Wound Care. Call (972) 403-7733 today or use our convenient Request an Appointment form to schedule your visit.

Ingrown Toenails (FAQs)

What are ingrown toenails?
Ingrown toenails occur when the edges of a nail grow into the surrounding skin, rather than over it. This can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, and redness around the affected nail. In some cases, the area can also become infected, leading to bleeding, oozing, and fever.
What causes ingrown toenails?
Ingrown toenails are often caused by improperly trimming the toenails or wearing shoes that are too tight and narrow in the toe area. Past toe injuries and genetic factors can also make an ingrown toenail more likely to occur.
What are the treatments for ingrown toenails?
Treatments for ingrown toenails vary based on the severity of the condition. At home, you may be able to relieve pain and pressure from an ingrown toenail by soaking the affected toe in soapy water and then tucking a small piece of cotton under the edge of the ingrown toenail to encourage it to grow out. Using an antibiotic ointment on the nail can help reduce the risk of infection. It can also help to take over the counter anti-inflammatory medications and wear wide, comfortable shoes to reduce pain and pressure on the nail. At the doctor’s office, your podiatrist may be able to remove the ingrown part of the nail and give suggestions on how to prevent ingrown toenails in the future.
How can ingrown toenails be prevented?
There are several steps that you can take to prevent ingrown toenails. First, it is important to trim the toenails properly. Use a toenail clipper to trim each nail straight across. Avoid rounding the edges with clippers, nail scissors, or a nail file, as rounded toenail edges are more likely to grow into the surrounding skin. Trim your nails so that there is about 1 to 2 millimeters left at the end of the toenail. Cutting your toenails too short could also increase the risk of ingrown nails. Another thing that you can do is wear shoes that have a wide, comfortable toe area. This stops toenails from squishing against each other and the shoes.
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