An ingrown toenail is a condition in which the nail of the toe grows into the soft skin instead of over it. This is most common in the big toe, but can happen to other toes. It is an easily manageable condition until it gets infected.
Causes of Ingrown Toe nail
Symptoms of Ingrown Toe nail
Swollen
Red
Filled with pus
Painful around the ingrown toenail
Diagnosis of Ingrown Toe nail
Physical examination of the area and nail can confirm the diagnosis of ingrown toenail. Our dermatologist will thoroughly examine your toe nail to evaluate if the ingrown nail is infected or not as its management also depends upon the stage of infection.
Treatment of Ingrown Toe nail
Depending upon grade of the ingrown toe nail and presence or absence of infection, our Dermatologists will manage the condition by any of the following treatment options:
Our Dermatologists are very well experienced and can evaluate the ingrown toe nail to give right treatment to the patient that will give best results.
Authored By Dr. Harish Prasad