Tips To Deal With Ingrown Toenails

Hampton Road Foot and Ankle Specialists Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowski, and Dr. Shruti Vyas treat ingrown toenails in Williamsburg, and Hampton, VA, a condition in which the corner or side of the toenail grows into the flesh, causing painful skin, swelling, and sometimes infection. An ingrown toenail can appear on any toe and results from unsuitable footwear that crushes the toes, improperly cutting toenails, foot or nail injury, and genetic predisposition. Consult our podiatrists if you have pain and tenderness in your big toe, inflamed skin around your toenail, diabetes, or signs of infection (pus, swelling).

3 Tips To Deal With Ingrown Toenails

We've compiled a list of how to manage ingrown toenails in Williamsburg, VA, and Hampton, VA, but we recommend coming in as soon as you notice symptoms to prevent them from worsening.

  • Tip 1: Trim Nails Properly - Soak your feet in warm water until the nail softens, then trim it straight across with a toenail-size nail trimmer. Cuticle oil and nail strengtheners can help protect nails from further damage.
  • Tip 2: Visit a Podiatrist - To treat the infection, our podiatrist will remove the ingrown portion of the nail and may prescribe a topical or oral medication. If ingrown nails are a recurring issue, your podiatrist can perform a procedure to thwart them permanently.
  • Tip 3: Keep Feet Clean - Wash your feet daily with soap and water and completely dry them. Avoid walking barefoot to reduce your risk of contracting an infection.

Ingrown toenails are avoidable with proper nail care. If it's too late, our podiatrists in Williamsburg,  and Hampton, VA, can diagnose, treat, or manage your ingrown toenails during a consultation in our office. Visit our website for more information about services provided at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists. Call (757) 220-3311 for our Williamsburg, VA, office or (757) 224-7605 for our Hampton, VA, location to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowski, and Dr. Shruti Vyas, or if you have concerns about ingrown toenails.

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