Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Ingrown nails, or onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, redness, and sometimes infection. They are common on the big toe and often affect teenagers. The way we cut our fingernails and toenails is different. When cutting fingernails, we follow the curve of the nail, while when cutting toenails, it’s important not to cut them too short, as this can increase the risk of ingrown nails. If the nails are cut too short, they may grow into the surrounding skin and cause pain and swelling. Wearing shoes that are too tight can also make ingrown nails more likely to occur.

Symptoms of an ingrown toenail

1. During the initial stages of an ingrown nail, it can cause the adjacent tissue to become swollen, hardened, and painful when pressed. However, if left untreated and ignored, it may lead to redness, persistent swelling, and bacterial infection, which could result in the formation of an abscess.

2. Ingrown nails can occur on any finger or toe, but they are more commonly seen on the big toes and tend to affect teenagers more frequently. Ingrown nails can occur on any finger or toe, but they are more commonly seen on the big toes and tend to affect teenagers more frequently.

3. Athletes who frequently experience ingrown nails include those who engage in kicking sports such as football and Muay Thai fighters.

4. Ingrown nails can be caused by the swelling of the tissue surrounding the nail, which then presses against the adjacent nail or by an overgrown nail that cuts into the surrounding tissue. Symptoms of an ingrown nail may include swelling, redness, tenderness, and can progress to infection with pus draining from the affected area.

5. If a patient has a chronic condition such as diabetes or other disorders that may affect blood flow to the feet, they are at a higher risk for complications from an ingrown nail. It is crucial to take precautions and seek prompt medical attention if they experience symptoms of an ingrown nail, as untreated infections can worsen rapidly and may lead to serious complications.

Ingrown toenail caused by

1. Misshapen nails

Nails with an abnormal shape are typically present from birth and tend to be wider than the nail bed. Additionally, the edges of these nails are more noticeably curved than those of normal nails.

2. Accidents

Examples of accidents include having an object fall on your toes or accidentally kicking a hard object, such as a table.

3. Wearing shoes that don’t fit

Wearing shoes that don’t fit properly can manifest in two ways: the toe box being too narrow (the shoe shape is not suitable for the shape of our foot), or the shoes being too short (due to selecting the wrong shoe size or the child’s foot having grown).

4. Cutting nails the wrong way

Prevention is an ingrown toenail.

1. Cut your toenails straight, not curved.

2. Do not cut your toenails too short. due to nails that are too short when we walk with weight The sole of the shoe will push the space at the end of the toe up to squeeze and cut the nail.

3. Choose shoes that are the right size, the right length, not too short.

4. Choose shoes that fit well. The forefoot is not too narrow.

5. If a person has a congenital disease that causes the feeling of the feet to be reduced such as foot numbness Must have an expert to choose shoes and measure feet. Because sometimes you won’t feel that your shoes are too tight.

6. Must work at a risk of accidents on the feet, such as working in a factory, should wear safety shoes.

7. You should regularly inspect your feet. especially people with diabetes problems which will have various problems on the feet easily.

Curing ingrown toenails by “Seven Plus Clinic and D’Secret Clinic”

But if you have tried many methods but still not completely cured, it is recommended to come and see the doctors of our “Seven Plus Clinic and D’Secret Clinic“, there are specialists in nails and skin, especially With more than 15 years of experience by Dr. Marinya Pongpudpunth, a dermatologist, a dermatologist with expertise who graduated from many well-known institutions internationally.

Education of Dr. Marinya Pongputphan

• Hair Restoration Training, Korea (2015)
• Thai Board of Dermatology, Ramathibodi Hospital (2013)
• Board of Dematopathology, Boston University, USA (2009)
• Master of Science in Dermatology, Boston University, USA (2006)
• Doctor of Medicine, Mahidol University (2001)
• Nail surgery training
• Laser expert training
• Hair expert training
• Boston University USA.

Work experience of Dr. Marinya Pongputphan

• Dermatologist Mae Fah Luang Hospital
• Dermatologist Ramathibodi Hospital
• Dermatologist, Samitivej Hospital
• Dermatologist, Bangkok Hospital