How we treat ingrown toenails
How does a podiatrist treat ingrown toenails?
Our podiatrist will determine the most appropriate procedure for you and explain why.
- Painless removal of the nail spike may be possible in early cases.
- Oral antibiotics. If an infection is present, an oral antibiotic may be prescribed on referral to your doctor.
- Surgery – part of the nail. Surgery may involve numbing the toe and removing a corner of the nail or a larger portion of the nail. A simple procedure performed in the office, is commonly needed to ease the pain and remove the offending nail.
- Surgery – the whole nail. This involves numbing the toe and removing the entire nail. Permanent removal prevents the recurrence of an ingrown toenail.
Following nail surgery, a light bandage will be applied. Most people experience very little pain after surgery and may resume normal activity the next day.
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