If you’re dealing with an ingrown toenail, it can cause pain, swelling, irritation, and even infection if it isn’t properly cared for. If you’re dealing with an ingrown toenail that’s causing you a lot of pain, it’s important that you talk to your podiatrist to find out how it can be treated. Your podiatrists at Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay in Zephyrhills, Sun City Center, Wesley Chapel, Apollo Beach/Riverview, and Valrico/Bloomingdale, FL, can help you understand how to treat ingrown toenails and how you can feel comfortable when dealing with an ingrown toenail.

Treating Your Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails occur when the toenail begins to curl into the side of the toe as it grows and causes irritation. If the toenail is infected, your podiatrist in Zephyrhills, Sun City Center, Wesley Chapel, Apollo Beach/Riverview, and Valrico/Bloomingdale, FL, will figure out the best-ingrown toenail treatment that works for you.

They may first suggest some at-home remedies to try and alleviate some of the pain and irritation that you might be experiencing. You may want to try soaking your foot daily in a warm bath. Your podiatrist may also recommend taking over-the-counter pain relievers to help subdue some of the pain you’re experiencing. If the toenail becomes infected and continues to get even more severe, your doctor might recommend surgery to remove the part of the nail that has grown into the skin.

Once your foot is healed, it’s important to take proper care of your toenails and feet to help prevent any further ingrown toenails from occurring. You should also be sure to wash and dry your feet daily, as well as change your socks daily and wear properly fitting footwear.

Contact Your Podiatrist Today!

Find out how you can treat your ingrown toenails and relieve your pain and irritation today! Contact your podiatrists at Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay in Zephyrhills, Sun City Center, Wesley Chapel, Apollo Beach/Riverview, and Valrico/Bloomingdale, FL, to learn more about treating ingrown toenails. Call (813) 788-3600 for the offices in Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel, FL, and (813) 633-5900 for the offices in Sun City Center, Apollo Beach/Riverview, and Valrico/Bloomingdale, FL.