How your podiatrists in Concord, NH, can help with an ingrown toenail
If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, then you know how painful the issue can be. Walking, standing, and even putting on shoes can be 
excruciating. Fortunately, your podiatrist can help relieve ingrown toenail pain and help your toes be healthy again.
Here at Affiliates in Podiatry in Concord, and Meredith, NH, your podiatrists offer a wide range of foot care services including treatment for ingrown toenails. Read on to learn more!
What is an ingrown toenail?
An ingrown toenail is a toenail that has grown down into the skin surrounding it.
How do I know if I have an ingrown toenail?
Some common symptoms include toe pain and pressure from fluid building up underneath your toenail, and a toenail that is dark and swollen.
What can cause an ingrown toenail?
Ingrown toenails can be caused by wearing narrow shoes that crush your toes together. They can also be caused by cutting your toenails too short so as your toenail grows, it grows downward into the skin. You are also at greater risk of ingrown toenails if your toenails naturally curve under.
What can I do to treat an ingrown toenail?
You can try a few home remedies including soaking your toe several times during the day, placing dental floss underneath your toenail to gently push the toenail out of your skin, and wearing open shoes or sandals until your toe heals.
How can my podiatrist help with an ingrown toenail?
Your podiatrist can offer several effective treatments for an ingrown toenail including trimming off the ingrown part of your toenail, gently lifting and separating your toenail from the skin around it, or in severe cases, removing the toenail to allow a healthy toenail to grow.
Need relief? Give us a call
These are just a few frequently asked questions about ingrown toenails. To learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ingrown toenails, call the podiatrists here at Affiliates in Podiatry, with offices in Concord, and Meredith, NH. For Concord, dial (603)-225-5281, and for Meredith, dial (603)-279-0330.