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Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails are a very common condition in patients where the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh adjacent to the edge of the nail. When this happens, the result is pain, inflamed skin, swelling and, in many cases, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect the big toe, but can appear in any toe on the foot.

In many cases, ingrown toenails will resolve on their own, but if the pain is severe, and if there is an infection, a small in office procedure may be required to alleviate the problem.

The procedure we use at Make You Well to fix an ingrown toenail is called a wedge excision. This is where our provider will remove the part of the toenail that is growing into the skin, along the area of tissue in the corner that your toenail grows from.

If you are a resident of Murphy, Richardson, or the surrounding DFW areas and you are experiencing pain and discomfort from an ingrown toenail, give Make You Well a call and schedule an appointment for an evaluation from one of our providers.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ingrown toenails occur when the nail edge grows into the surrounding skin, often caused by improper trimming (cutting too short or at an angle), tight shoes, nail trauma, or naturally curved nail shape.
For mild cases, your provider may recommend soaking and proper nail trimming. For more painful or infected ingrown toenails, a minor in-office procedure (partial nail avulsion) can remove the offending nail edge under local anesthesia, providing immediate relief.
See a provider if you notice increasing pain, redness, swelling, warmth, or drainage — these are signs of infection. People with diabetes or poor circulation should seek care at the first sign of an ingrown toenail, as foot infections carry higher risks for them.
Mild, uncomplicated ingrown toenails can sometimes be managed at home with warm soaks, proper nail trimming, and wide-toed footwear. However, do not attempt to cut out the nail yourself if there is significant pain or signs of infection — see a provider.