One of the most common problems we see in our foot clinic is ingrown toenails, can be caused by wearing shoes that are too tight in the toe and/or not cutting your nails straight across. The funny thing is you could cut your nails improperly for a lifetime and never suffer from ingrown toenails. On the off chance that you do get a spike that you can’t reach, you’re in trouble and headed for infection. They are uncomfortable and if left untreated, can cause severe pain. We will recommend treatment based on the severity of the infection, including water and salt soaks, antibacterial ointment, splints or surgical treatments.
More recently we have non-surgical alternatives like nail bracing. Click the link below to see what Podofix can do for your ingrown toenails.