One of the most common issues of Winter are Ingrown Toenails. 😩🤕
Just like you, your feet tend to spend more time hibernating and trapped inside tight shoes, slippers and socks under not ideal conditions. 👞🧦
You may be asking “what to do about ingrown toenails?”…. 🤔
Our Podiatrist Mitch is here with his Top 5 Ingrown Toenail Tips:
1️⃣ Nail cutting technique. Try your best to not cut into the corners of your nails too much as this can cause complications related to the development of chronic ingrown toenails.
2️⃣ Appropriate footwear. Well fitted shoes with a wide toe box gives your toes more space.
3️⃣ Acknowledge the early signs and get early treatment. Look for pain, redness, swelling in the nail corners as signs of an incoming ingrown toenail. Your podiatrist can help settle this down before it becomes a significant issue.
4️⃣ Avoid picking your nails. This can lead to an uneven cut of your nails which can leave small nail spikes that can grow into the skin and cause issues.
5️⃣ Don’t hesitate to intervene surgically. We offer a permanent solution to ingrown toenails with our partial nail avulsion. It is a relatively simple procedure with very little downtime allowing you to get back to life quickly.
If you are struggling with an Ingrown Toenail that’s become sore & infected, or you can see the warning signs of Ingrown Toenails beginning, you can Book Online or Call Us on 9480 4935 & see one of our friendly Podiatrists in Thornbury for Ingrown Toenail treatment. 📞 💻