When an ingrown toenail arises, it’s usually not something to worry too much about.
Often 'mild' ingrown toenail cases can be treated effectively at home.
However,
there are times when it will be much better for your overall comfort and well-being to come see us about your ingrown toenail.
Here are some circumstances when you should give us a call to assist you with your ingrown toenail.
• If self-care such as soaking and using antibiotic ointment do not improve the condition in a few days.
• Your ingrown toenail hurts too much to touch, and you experience difficulty wearing footwear, walking or standing due to this ingrown toenail.
• You have an ingrown toenail that appears infected.
An infection may also be accompanied by severe pain, pus discharge, a warm skin feeling to the touch, or red streaks emanating from the location of the skin infection.
• You frequently get an ingrown toenail.
Recurring ingrown nails are often a sign of an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. This might mean assessing and looking into changes in your footwear style and sizing, or nail trimming habits, or opting for a more 'long-term' treatment solution, such as, a partial or full removal of the nail.
• You have underlying medical conditions.
If you have any underlying medical conditions that may put you at risk for complications from an ingrown toenail, such as diabetes, peripheral artery disease or a weakened immune system that may affect healing or circulation in the feet.
Do not worry about whether an ingrown toenail is “too little of a concern.” If you feel you need to let us know, please do not hesitate to do so!
Often 'mild' ingrown toenail cases can be treated effectively at home.
However,
there are times when it will be much better for your overall comfort and well-being to come see us about your ingrown toenail.
Here are some circumstances when you should give us a call to assist you with your ingrown toenail.
• If self-care such as soaking and using antibiotic ointment do not improve the condition in a few days.
• Your ingrown toenail hurts too much to touch, and you experience difficulty wearing footwear, walking or standing due to this ingrown toenail.
• You have an ingrown toenail that appears infected.
An infection may also be accompanied by severe pain, pus discharge, a warm skin feeling to the touch, or red streaks emanating from the location of the skin infection.
• You frequently get an ingrown toenail.
Recurring ingrown nails are often a sign of an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. This might mean assessing and looking into changes in your footwear style and sizing, or nail trimming habits, or opting for a more 'long-term' treatment solution, such as, a partial or full removal of the nail.
• You have underlying medical conditions.
If you have any underlying medical conditions that may put you at risk for complications from an ingrown toenail, such as diabetes, peripheral artery disease or a weakened immune system that may affect healing or circulation in the feet.
Do not worry about whether an ingrown toenail is “too little of a concern.” If you feel you need to let us know, please do not hesitate to do so!
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