Ingrown Toenails   

 

An Ingrown Toenail or onychocryptosis is a problem that will effect most people at some point in their life. Thankfully, this problem can generally be prevented as well as cured if it becomes a recurrent  problem.

 

An ingrown toenail results from the nail growing into the skin around it. 

This often occurs at either edge of the big toe. Many times they are hereditary, passed down from parent to child. 

 

Symptoms:
You may experience a range of symptoms from mild tenderness at the tip of the nail through  to significant pain in the entire toe. You may notice swelling, redness and if infected, there may also be pus & a strong odour. It can occur on any toe, on one or both sides but most commonly affects the inner side of the large toe.

 

 

 

 

SELF TREATMENT

follow the normal curvature of the nail when cutting

file any sharp corners or thickening of the nail

if you should develop any tenderness, soak daily in warm salt water & apply antiseptic to the nail edge (do not attempt to remove any ingrowing piece of nail)

avoid any tight footwear

if the problem persists, see a Podiatrist immediately

PODIATRIC TREATMENT

most ingrown toenails, can generally be quickly & painlessly removed providing immediate relief

if the nail is deeply imbedded or infected, the nail can again be removed with a simple procedure that will permanently cure the problem

For further information concerning 'Ingrown toenails'. Click HERE.

 

Footmed  provides efficient, pain free care of ingrown toenails. From simple pain relief to permanent correction, we can make you comfortable.

 

Private health insurance generally covers a percentage of the cost of Podiatric consultations. Podiatric consultations are also covered under Workcover, 3rd Party Insurance & Veterans Affairs.  

 

[THIS INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE & SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS A DIAGNOSIS. SEEK ADVICE FROM A PODIATRIST FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE]