Expert Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Welcome to LEAP Foot and Ankle Specialists, your trusted destination for expert ingrown toenail treatment. Our experienced podiatrists specialize in diagnosing and providing personalized solutions to relieve pain, address ingrown toenail symptoms, and promote healing.

Understanding Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails occur when the edge or border of a to e nail grows into the surrounding skin, leading to pain, inflammation, and potential infection. They commonly affect the big toe but can occur in any toe. What causes an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails can result from various factors, including improper nail trimming, wearing tight footwear, foot trauma, genetic predisposition, toenail fungus, and foot structure abnormalities. Identifying the underlying causes is crucial for effective treatment and prevention.

Symptoms and Effects of Ingrown Toenails

• Recognizing Symptoms: Common symptoms of ingrown toenails include pain, tenderness, redness, swelling, and infection in the affected area. Ingrown toenails can significantly impact your ability to walk comfortably and engage in regular activities.
• Potential Complications: If left untreated, ingrown toenails can lead to more severe infections, paronychia, abscesses, or the development of chronic conditions. You should not remove ingrown toenails yourself as this often leads to worsening pain and inflammation. Seeking professional treatment is essential to prevent complications.

How to fix an ingrown nail?

• Non-Surgical Treatments: Our skilled podiatrists offer various non-surgical treatment options customized to your specific needs. The se may include soaking the foot in warm water, proper nail trimming techniques, antibiotic medications for infection, toenail fungus treatment, and applying topical ointments. These treatments aim to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
• Surgical Options: In cases where non-surgical treatments are ineffective or if the ingrown toenail is recurring or severe, we provide surgical options such as partial or total ingrown toenail with or with out matrixectomy (aka killing the "nail root") . Our Denver podiatrists will discuss the most suitable surgical approach based on your condition.

Expert Podiatric Care for Ingrown Toenails

• Accurate Diagnosis: Our experienced podiatrists conduct a comprehensive examination, which may include a physical evaluation, review of your medical history, and assessment of the severity of your ingrown toenail. This ensures accurate diagnosis and proper treatment planning.
• Customized Treatment Plans: We develop personalized treatment plans based on your specific needs, considering factors such as the severity of your ingrown toenail, presence of infection, pain levels, foot structure, lifestyle, and treatment preferences. Our goal is to relieve pain, address symptoms, and promote healing.
• Patient Education and Prevention: We prioritize patient education, providing guidance on proper nail care, footwear choices, and preventive measures to manage symptoms, reduce the risk of ingrown toenail recurrence, and promote long-term foot health.