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Dealing with an ingrown toenail is not only painful but can also lead to serious complications like infections, swelling, and even difficulty walking.
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- More than 10 years of experience
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Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection.
Children may get it due to tight-fitting footwear or improper cutting of toenails. Teenagers and young adults often develop ingrown toenails as they sweat more. In older people, ingrown toenails are common as they may be too inflexible to care for their feet. Toenails may also tend to get thicker with age and become more difficult to cut.
Symptoms Of Ingrown Toenail
Pain and Tenderness
Especially along one or both sides of the toenail.
Redness and Swelling
The skin around the affected area may become inflamed.
Infection Signs
Pus, warmth, and increased redness if the ingrown toenail becomes infected.
Pain and Tenderness
Especially along one or both sides of the toenail.
Redness and Swelling
The skin around the affected area may become inflamed.
Infection Signs
Pus, warmth, and increased redness if the ingrown toenail becomes infected.
Hardening of the Skin
The skin around the nail may thicken.
Discomfort While Walking
Pressure from shoes can exacerbate pain.
Overgrowth of Skin
Skin might start growing over the nail at the affected site.
Hardening of the Skin
The skin around the nail may thicken.
Discomfort While Walking
Pressure from shoes can exacerbate pain.
Overgrowth of Skin
Skin might start growing over the nail at the affected site.
Ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away—it only gets worse.
If left untreated
an ingrown toenail can lead to infections, making every day a painful struggle.
Ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away —it only gets worse.
If left untreated
an ingrown toenail can lead to infections, making every day a painful struggle.
Common risk factors of ingrown toenails
Improper Nail Trimming
Tight or Ill-Fitting Shoes
Injury to the Toe
Genetic Predisposition
Poor Foot Hygiene
Activities That Put Pressure on Toes
Abnormal Nail Shape
Advanced Technologies for Conservative Therapies
The most suitable treatment for ingrown toenails depends on how serious it is.
In the early stages of an ingrown toenail, a podiatrist may perform a “slant back cut” and monitor nail growth. If nails are naturally curved, a special brace can be used to guide proper nail growth and prevent recurrence. In more severe cases, a Nail Avulsion may be needed to remove part or all of the affected nail, with options to prevent future nail growth in the problem area.
Over-the-counter solutions or home remedies might provide temporary relief, but they rarely address the root cause of the issue.
Take the first step towards pain-free living
schedule a consultation today and let us help you get back on your feet.
Over-the-counter solutions or home remedies might provide temporary relief, but they rarely address the root cause of the issue.
Take the first step towards pain-free living
Schedule a consultation today and let us help you get back on your feet.
Our Expert Podiatrist
Renee Lee
Principal Podiatrist
Renee graduated in 2014 from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine under the Singapore General Hospital Scholarship Award. During her time in university, she was awarded the William T. Woodhead Prize in Podiatric Biomechanics for her outstanding academic achievements.
She practiced as a Podiatrist at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) where she developed and ran WALK, a specialized clinic in SGH Podiatry Department that treats patients with complexed diabetic foot ulcers through collaboration with Prosthetists and Orthotists to manufacture orthotics and modify shoes to help heal foot wounds.
Renee enjoys all aspects of Podiatry, with special interests for diabetic foot and wound care, biomechanical and musculoskeletal injuries, blister treatment and ingrown toenail management.
- More than 10 years of experience
- More than 50,000 patient visits
Renee Lee
Principal Podiatrist
Renee graduated in 2014 from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine under the Singapore General Hospital Scholarship Award. During her time in university, she was awarded the William T. Woodhead Prize in Podiatric Biomechanics for her outstanding academic achievements.
She practiced as a Podiatrist at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) where she developed and ran WALK, a specialized clinic in SGH Podiatry Department that treats patients with complexed diabetic foot ulcers through collaboration with Prosthetists and Orthotists to manufacture orthotics and modify shoes to help heal foot wounds.
Renee enjoys all aspects of Podiatry, with special interests for diabetic foot and wound care, biomechanical and musculoskeletal injuries, blister treatment and ingrown toenail management.
- More than 10 years of experience
- More than 50,000 patient visits
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