A few weeks ago we talked about ingrown toenails. An ingrown toenail can occur on any of the toes (as well as fingernails). They can occur from improper trimming of the nails, trauma to the nail, family history of ingrown toenails, style of shoe/sneakers, and toe deformities (such as a bunion or hammertoe). Treatment options vary depending on how severe the toenail is. The pain can actually come from a callous that has formed in the corner of the nail. As the toenail grows into the skin, a callous may form in the corner of the nail. This also may cause some pain more so than the ingrown nail. Both usually will get removed when they are present.
One may also develop referred pain of the ingrown nail where it will happen at the base of the nail or even around the joint of the nail. Its always important to get these checked out if you are dealing with pain to prevent them from getting infected. Most of the over the counter products do NOT work and can make it worse.
If you keep getting ingrown nails, there is a minor in-office procedure that can be done to help prevent the ingrown nail from coming back.
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Chad Friedman, DPM
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