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RISE ABOVE
INGROWN TOENAIL PAIN
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT
DO I HAVE AN INGROWN TOENAIL?
If you have:
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A swollen toe
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Redness
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Nail discoloration
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Toe drainage
You may have an ingrown toenail.
Don’t worry the chances are that you or someone you know has, will have, or has had an ingrown toenail. But there is relief! Our permanent removal procedures have a less than 1% recurrence rate and will quickly get you back to adventures without pain.
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Ingrown Toenail Pain Is Not Normal (symptoms).
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I Have Toe Pain.
Ingrown toenails can cause a variety of toe problems. Pain typically starts at the edges of the toe and can expand all the way up to the base of the toe. This pain can be very irritating and uncomfortable until the ingrown is treated.
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My Toe Is Red or Infected
Ingrowns can lead to infection in your toenails. Once the nail begins to break through the skin, it is prone to contamination. Infection usually occurs in the big toe, but it can quickly transfer to other toes surrounding it, if left untreated, increasing the severity and pain of your ingrown.
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My Toe Is Inflamed
Ingrown toenails cause pain when the nail begins to grow into the surrounding skin. Swelling, inflammation, and redness in the affected toes may occur as a reaction to the nail impeding the skin.
INGROWN TOENAIL TREATMENTS
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Partial Toenail Removal
Removing a portion of your toenail can help redirect your nail to the right path for healthy growth. We cut your toenail from the edge growing into your skin to a healthy point in the nail that is growing properly. Partial toenail surgery promotes recovery in the infancy of an ingrown and provides relief of symptoms.
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Full Toenail Removal
Sometimes, we have to remove the entire toenail to restore the nail. In this case, your doctor will cut off the toenail from the root of the cuticle to the base to give the nail a fresh start. Full toenail removal promotes healthy new growth, addresses fungal infections and toe injuries, and ultimately reduces pain quicker than waiting for a damaged nail to grow out.
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Toenail Care
Proper toenail care is essential to treat ingrowns and prevent them from forming again. We maintain several elements of toenail growth, such as proper nail cutting and pain reduction and prevention methods. SUMMIT’s toenail care aid your ingrown to heal properly, as quickly as possible.
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Antibiotics + Antifungal Medication
Antibioticsheal infections that may develop when an ingrown occurs. We prescribe medication to help treat infections that might hinder the overall healing of the nail.
Antifungal medicationshelp heal infections related to athlete’s foot, ringworms, and other infections that may develop from having an ingrown. Our providers prescribe medication to address the needs of your specific fungal infection.
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Padding + Insoles
Padding and shoe insoles can enhance the healing process of your ingrown. We suggest shoe modifications and supply shoe padding to help decrease the trauma of your toes. Padding reduces pain associated with the ingrown recovery process and aids optimal healing.
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Nail Cream + Lacquers
Applying creams and nail lacquers to your toenail can help soften your ingrown, promoting healthier nails. We apply creams to the nails and an application plan for you to follow outside our care. This treatment helps thin, thickened nails and contributes to the healing of your ingrown.