Ingrown toenails can commonly be treated with professional regular general nail care.  

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I would strongly encouraged anyone who has a painful ingrown toenail to :

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1. Soaking the ingrown nail in warm salty water, to draw out any infection. Avoid pools, spa pools, beach  or other natural waters sources, as this will increase your risk of infection.

2. Dry the area with a clean and dry towel.

3. Apply 10% iodine solution to the area. It is a antibacterial and will help kill germs that might be in the wound area.

4. It is important to continue to cover the wound area with a with dry sterile dressing. This should keep the wound clean and reduce infection risk.

5. Seek help immediately as this is the best way to promote a fast recovery.

6. Commonly the nail edge needs to be cleared to allow the skin to heal. Do not do this your self, see a podiatrist!  This is what we do all day every day. We have the experience and sterile equipment to do it well and safely. 

8. For ingrown toenails that will not resolve, we can perform nail surgery to permanently remove or resect it and apply acid to the nail bed to stop it re-growing.  This is performed under local anaesthetic.

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​Make an appointment today for advice on how to best manage your ingrown toenail!