¬¬¬¬Ingrown Toenail Treatment - Podiatrist in Pinellas County and Oldsmar, FL - Allan Rothschild, DPM
Dr Allan Rothschild Foot and Ankle Specialist discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Ingrown Toenails
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Ingrown toenails start out hard, swollen and tender, and later, may become sore, red and infected. Your skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail.
Soaking your foot in warm, soapy water several times each day is usually a good way to treat an ingrown nail. We recommend that you visit our office and let Dr. Rothschild determine the best course of treatment for your condition.
Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed if an infection is present. Part of your ingrown toenail (partial nail plate avulsion) may need to be surgically removed if an acute infection occurs. The procedure involves injecting the toe with an anesthetic and cutting out the ingrown part of the toenail.
You can prevent ingrown toenails by:
• Trimming your