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Ingrown toenails are a very common problem that podiatrist see everyday. People get ingrown toenails for different reason: improper nail clipping, genetics, infections or trauma.
Some tips on this issue:
- Clip your toenails square, avoid clipping them round or too close on the corners
- If you get the ingrown toenail soak your feet twice a day on Epsom salt and keep a band aid with antibiotic ointment, this will soften the nail and decrease the symptoms
- If you are diabetic, be careful, infections symptoms will not be felt, so inspection is very important, infection should be treated promptly
- If the ingrown is not getting better call your local podiatrist or primary care doctor for a prescription of antibiotic while you wait for the appointment
Ingrown nail procedures are done by podiatrist. The incurvated nail is excised and in many case a chemical can be added to prevent the nail corner to grow again. Like Mark Wahlberg the day of the procedure you will have a bulky dressing then a band aid will be enough.
Rolando M Melendez, DPM in Jamaica, NY and Hampton Bays, NY is here to help you with all your foot and ankle problems. Because we want you to keep doing all the fun things you like to do, without having pain in your feet!
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