Ingrown Toenails — Fast Relief, Lasting Results

For painful nail problems, we can usually see you the same day.
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail edge grows into the surrounding skin, leading to irritation and inflammation. They can cause persistent pain, swelling, redness, and, if left untreated, can often lead to a wound and infection. Most often it affects the big toe, and once it starts recurring, it rarely resolves on its own.

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What Causes Ingrown Toenails

Common causes include:
  • Cutting nails too short or rounding the ends
  • Tight, narrow, or ill-fitting shoes
  • Injury or repeated pressure to the toes
  • Genetic nail shape or curvature
  • Foot deformities or alignment issues
  • Subungual exostosis — a small bony growth beneath the nail that pushes it upward into the skin
If you’ve had the same ingrown toenail repeatedly, the underlying cause is often structural — not just trimming technique.

How We Treat Ingrown Toenails

Did you know that an ingrown nail can be easily and permanently fixed with a minor procedure that causes minimal postoperative discomfort and requires no downtime?
At About Feet Podiatry Center, we always completely numb the toe with local anesthetic before beginning treatment, ensuring the procedure is entirely painless.
The most effective and lasting option is a chemical matrixectomy — a simple in-office procedure that removes the small portion of nail growing into the skin and chemically treats the nail root so it does not grow back.
This procedure:
  • Takes only a few minutes
  • Has a very short recovery
  • Allows most patients to return to normal footwear and activity right away
  • Prevents future recurrence in nearly all cases
We often perform treatments on the day of your visit, so there’s no waiting or rescheduling involved.

When You Need Urgent Care from Us

See us promptly if:
  • Pain is severe or worsening
  • There’s redness, warmth, swelling, or drainage (infection signs)
  • You can’t wear shoes or put pressure on the toe
  • You’ve had recurrent ingrown nails in the same area
  • You have diabetes or poor circulation — even mild symptoms warrant prompt evaluation
Delaying treatment increases the risk of infection and longer healing time.

Get Permanent Ingrown Toenail Relief Today

At About Feet Podiatry Center, we’ll:
  • Diagnose the problem precisely
  • Treat it permanently in one visit when appropriate
  • Keep you comfortable throughout — with the toe completely numb
  • Help you prevent it from ever coming back
Let the board-certified foot specialists stop the cycle of pain and recurrence — so you can walk comfortably again.
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