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Ingrown Toenail

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What is an Ingrown Toenail?
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail cuts into the skin beside it, and may become infected as a result.  There are different reasons for ingrown toenails which include: improper nail cutting, digging or picking at nails, toes that are not straight such as in a bunion or a hammer toe, compression stockings, toenail fungus and tight shoes.


How can a Chiropodist help?
A Chiropodist can remove the portion of the nail that is pressing into the skin, properly cut the toenails, inform the patient on how to prevent future ingrown toenails, give advice about proper footwear, prescribe oral or topical antibiotics for infection, and surgically remove a portion or the whole toenail.

The information provided is intended for educational purposes only.  It is not a substitute for a proper medical evaluation.  Treatment options will vary from person to person.  

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