Ingrown toenail care helps reduce symptoms associated with toenails growing into the skin. We offer non-surgical routine care or surgical treatment for ingrown toenails

Ingrown Toenails Common Causes

1. Improper nail care

• most common cause of ingrown toenails in children and adults 

• Leaving behind spicules in the corners can trigger ingrowns 

2. Involuted toenails 

• Certain individuals may be prone to ingrowns due to their nail plate curvature into the skin

3. Genetic risk factors 

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Treatment of Ingrown Toenails 

1. Physical removal of the spicule and filing the edges

2. Packing the edge of the nail plate and sulcus with cotton or gauze to reduce stress on the skin

3. Epsom salt soaks daily 

4. Surgical removal of part of the toenail (partial toenail avulsion)

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Seek immediate advise from Chiropodists at Podera Health, if you suffer from this issue!