Ingrown Toenails - Chiropodist in Sudbury, Elliot Lake and North Bay, ON

Advice for Ingrown Toenails
Chiropodist in Sudbury, Elliot Lake and North Bay, ON DeSimone Foot and Ankle Centre, Inc.
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Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, is usually caused by trimming toenails too

short, particularly on the sides of the big toes. They may also be caused by shoe pressure

(from shoes that are too tight or short), injury, fungus infection, heredity, or poor foot

structure. Ingrown toenails occur when the corners or sides of the toenail dig into the

skin, often causing infection. A common ailment, ingrown toenails can be painful. Ingrown

toenails start out hard, swollen, and tender. Left untreated, they may become sore, red, and

infected and the skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail.

In most cases, treating ingrown toenails is simple: soak the foot in warm, soapy water

several times each day. Avoid wearing tight shoes or socks. Antibiotics are sometimes

prescribed if an infection is present. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any

medications. In severe cases, if an acute infection occurs, surgical removal of part of the

ingrown toenail may be needed. Known as partial nail plate avulsion, the procedure involves

injecting the toe with an anesthetic and cutting out the ingrown part of the toenail.

Ingrown toenails can be prevented by:

•Trimming toenails straight across with no rounded corners.
•Ensuring that shoes and socks are not too tight.
•Keeping feet clean at all times.

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