Treatment of ingrown toenails
At the K+31 clinic we offer a comprehensive approach to nail care. We employ qualified specialists and use advanced treatment methods.
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- Improper nail care. A round or too short manicure can stimulate ingrown nails
- Narrow shoes. Shoes and boots that pinch your toes and nails can cause tissue damage. Blows, abrasions or regular rubbing of the feet often provoke ingrowth
- Sometimes onychocryptosis is inherited. In this case, its development is due to the structural features of the nail bed
Symptoms and diagnosis
Symptoms associated with ingrown toenails range from mild discomfort to severe pain. Additional features include:
- Redness of the skin around the nail.
- Swelling
- Purulent discharge.
- Growth of granulations - "fleshy growths" around the nail.
Accurate and timely diagnosis of an ingrown toenail helps avoid further complications and speeds up the recovery process. It includes a visual examination and medical history. In some cases, additional testing (x-rays) may be required. This helps rule out other problems, such as fractures or bone infections.
How to treat an ingrown toenail? The choice of method depends on the stage of the disease. In more severe cases, surgical treatment is performed. In this case, part or all of the nail is removed under local anesthesia.
Treatment with conservative methods
Ingrown toenail treatment is carried out using springs, staples and plates that are attached to the nail plate. They imperceptibly lift the ingrown area and gradually correct the deformation. Despite their miniature size, these devices do not create discomfort while wearing shoes.
Special ointments and balms are also used during the treatment process, which help soften the nail, relieve inflammation and reduce pain.
Of course, an important part of the treatment process is proper nail cutting and wearing comfortable shoes that do not put pressure on the toes. When manicuring, you should use scissors with straight blades. You don’t need to cut your nails too short – just to the level of your fingertips. If sharp edges remain, they should be carefully filed to avoid skin irritation.
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About the disease
Onychocryptosis, or as it is often called, ingrown toenail, is a typical disease in the field of podiatry. When the nail plate grows into the lateral or distal area of the nail fold, swelling and inflammation of the soft tissue occurs. As a result, severe pain occurs and sometimes pus forms. The most common ingrown toenail is the big toe.
This condition usually occurs due to improper pedicure, cutting the free edge of the nail and wearing tight shoes. It can also be the result of injuries that change the direction of growth of the nail plate. It has been noted that people with flat feet, especially those with hallux valgus, are most prone to developing onychocryptosis.
Therapy of onychocryptosis always requires a qualified approach. If left unattended, serious complications are possible, including purulent inflammation and sepsis. Therefore, the disease requires professional treatment.
Pain, inflammation and secondary infection are just some of the symptoms caused by an ingrown edge of the nail plate into the soft tissue of the finger. If you neglect this condition and do not seek medical help at the right time, the consequences can be quite serious - in severe cases, loss of a finger occurs.