Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown nail is a result of a portion of the nail growing into the skin that surrounds a nail. This can occur when the edge of the nail is not trimmed properly, an accident that causes the skin to be pushed into the nail, abnormal pressure from shoes, or from a fungal infection. The tip or entire toe may become red, infected, and painful to touch. The condition will not get better until the offending portion of the nail is removed. If the ingrown nail is diagnosis as a condition that would reoccur, the Doctor may advise a portion of the nail be removed permanently by either a chemical, surgical, or laser procedure. After examining the nail, your Doctor will advise you what treatment will be best for your condition.