Signs of Ingrown Toenails

Signs of Ingrown Toenails

How your podiatrist in McKinney, and Prosper, TX, can help with ingrown toenails

Ingrown toenails can be very painful, making it difficult to put on shoes, and to stay mobile. Fortunately, your podiatrist is an expert at treatment of ingrown toenails and can help you heal.

Drs. Eric Silvers, Christopher Witt, and Melissa Sgro at Advanced Foot & Ankle Center provide a wide range of foot and ankle services, including treatment of ingrown toenails. They have two convenient office locations in McKinney, and Prosper, TX.

There are a few factors which put you at greater risk of developing ingrown toenails, including:

  • Having toenails which curve under naturally
  • If you’ve had an injury to your toe or toenail
  • Wearing shoes that are too narrow for your toes

So, how do you know if you have an ingrown toenail? When you have an ingrown toenail, you may notice signs and symptoms like these:

  • Swelling and pressure around your toenail
  • Bruising and redness around your toenail
  • Throbbing pain around your toenail

You may also notice your toenail and the nail bed appearing darker and you might see pus or blood coming out from underneath your toenail.

There are several steps you can take to help prevent ingrown toenails. Remember to:

  • Avoid cutting your toenails too short
  • Trim your toenails straight across, with no rounded corners
  • Always wear protective shoes appropriate to the activity you are doing
  • Avoid going barefoot to prevent toe and toenail injuries

For mild ingrown toenail pain, you can try these tips at home to get relief:

  • Soak your toe in warm water several times each day
  • Place a small piece of dental floss under your toenail to guide the toenail upward
  • Apply antibiotic cream around your toenail
  • Wrap your toe in bandaging to protect it
  • Wear open toe shoes or sandals to help your toe heal

Moderate to severe ingrown toenails should be seen by a podiatrist. Professional treatments for ingrown toenails include:

  • Trimming off a section of your toenail which has grown into the skin
  • Lifting and separating the toenail from the surrounding skin
  • Removing the entire toenail so a new, healthy toenail can grow in its place

You don’t have to suffer from an ingrown toenail when relief is just a phone call away. To find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of ingrown toenails, call Drs. Eric Silvers, Christopher Witt, and Melissa Sgro at Advanced Foot & Ankle Center. You can reach them in McKinney, or Prosper, TX, by calling (972) 542-2155, so call today.

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