Ingrown toenail care
An ingrown toenail can become painful, swollen and increasingly irritated when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Dr. Carlos A. Rojas provides evaluation and treatment for painful and recurring ingrown toenails in Miami, with treatment selected according to the severity of the problem and whether it has occurred before.
When Should an Ingrown Toenail Be Treated?
- Increasing pain or tenderness along the nail Redness or swelling around the nail border
- Drainage or signs of infection
- Difficulty wearing shoes comfortably
- Ingrown toenails that repeatedly return
- Symptoms that are getting worse instead of improving
Treatment for Painful and Recurrent Ingrown Toenails
Treatment depends on the severity of the ingrown toenail, whether inflammation or infection is present, and whether the problem has occurred repeatedly. After evaluating the nail and surrounding skin, Dr. Carlos A. Rojas can recommend the appropriate treatment. For recurrent ingrown toenails, treatment options may also be discussed to help reduce the likelihood of the affected nail border growing inward again.
Ingrown Toenail Surgery
If an ingrown toenail is becoming increasingly painful, swollen or difficult to manage, early evaluation can help prevent the problem from becoming more troublesome. The office is conveniently located at 8740 N Kendall Dr Ste 107 in Miami.