Ingrown Toenail Removal - Conservative (non-surgical) and Non-conservative (Surgical) Options

Chiropodists at Podera Health are trained to manage ingrown toenails by conservative and non-conservatively manage treatment options.

Conservative treatment options may involve trimming the toenail to remove the piece of toenail growing into the skin. Routine maintenance and follow-ups may be needed to address the issue and prevent recurrence.

A more invasive treatment option for ingrown toenails involves removing a portion of the toenail or the complete toenail and applying a chemical called Phenol to the nail bed to prevent regrowth of the ingrown toenail. The procedure has a quick recovery time and high success rate at preventing the recurrence of the ingrown problem. The procedure is done with local anesthesia. A Cochrane systematic review found that partial nail avulsion combined with phenolization is more effective at preventing symptomatic recurrence than surgical excision without phenolization.