June 1, 2021 · Podiatry

Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Ingrown toenail treatment will be discussed in this blog. A Podiatrist can help you with this painful problem and offer a permanent fix.

Book an assessment Call (07) 5572 6222

Ingrown Toenail Treatment on the Gold Coast — this guide from Ace Health Centre walks you through what matters most: when to seek help, what treatment looks like, and what to expect from your recovery. Call (07) 5572 6222 to book.

Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Ingrown toenail treatment will be discussed in this blog. An ingrown toenail can be incredibly painful. They are usually not self healing and will get worse without treatment. Fortunately a Podiatrist can help you with this painful and often debilitating problem and offer Ingrown toenail treatment ht gives a permanent fix.

What is an Ingrown toenail?

Ingrown toenails are a common condition and occur when the toenail penetrates the skin at one or both sides of the toe where skin meets the nail, referred to as the nail fold. Once the skin is breached the toe can become red swollen and painful to touch. Frequently it can become infected with bleeding, discharge and an unpleasant odour.

What causes an Ingrown toenail?

Some of the causes of Ingrown Toe nails include:

Genetic – some people are genetically predisposed to developing ingrown nails.
Poor Nail cutting technique – Nails should be cut straight across or to follow the shape of the end of the toe, cutting too far down the side of the toe can cause nail to grow in
Footwear – shoes that are too tight or narrow will cause excess pressure on the sides of the toenail, resulting in ingrown nails
Trauma – direct trauma like kicking or dropping something on the toe
Excess sweating – teenagers are prone to ingrown nails due to increased sweating and playing sport. Excess sweet will cause the nail and skin to become softer making skin easier to penetrate and nail to change shape

How can I fix it?

Ingrown toenail treatment is usually straightforward and painless when preformed by a Podiatrist. The Ingrown toenail treatment starts with simply removing the offending piece of nail not leaving any spicules of it behind. It usually provides instant relief. Once removed the skin can heal and return to normal.If the nail persists in growing in, a permanent solution is available in the way of a Partial Nail Avulsion which involves surgically removing the ingrowing section of nail under local anaesthetic. Once removed a chemical called phenol is applied to the nail bed so the problematic piece doesn’t regrow. This procedure is painless and has a success rate of over 90%. Ingrown Toenail Treatment need not be complicated or painful.

If you are struggling with this problem don’t hesitate to call us and book an appointment on 07 5572 6222.

What to Expect From Ingrown Toenail Treatment at Ace Health Centre

Patients who book Ingrown Toenail Treatment with our team get a clinic-grade assessment, a clear plain-language plan, and a structured progression rather than a one-off appointment. Furthermore, we coordinate care across podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and exercise physiology where relevant, so you are not bouncing between clinics. Authoritative information on this topic is also available from Healthdirect Australia if you would like to read further before booking. As a result, you walk in informed and walk out with a plan you understand.

For more on what we do, see our main service page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Will ingrown toenail treatment hurt? A simple conservative trim is usually painless. If the spike is deep or infected we offer local anaesthetic so you only feel pressure.

Can I keep playing sport during treatment? Yes. Most patients are back in normal footwear straight after the appointment. We only ask you to take a few days off if there is an active infection.

Is permanent surgery safe? Partial nail avulsion with phenolisation is a 30-minute in-clinic procedure with around a 95% permanent success rate.

Book Your Ingrown Toenail Treatment Appointment

Ready to get started? Call (07) 5572 6222 or book online. In addition, new patients can use our no-gap initial consult — straightforward, no surprises.

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