Ingrown Toenails
Treatment for Ingrown Toenails
in the Niagara Falls, NY Area
Ingrown toenails are caused by nails growing askew into the flesh on your toes. They are most commonly seen on the big toe, but can appear on any of your toes. Contact our foot doctor at Dr. Richard Sawicki if you have an ingrown toenail that needs treatment or any of the other services we offer, including
foot warts,
plantar fasciitis,
heel spurs, and
diabetic foot care. Our office is located in Niagara Falls, NY, but we welcome residents from the surrounding communities.
Signs You May Have an Ingrown Toenail
- Swollen toe - As the nail grows sideways into your skin it will often cause your toe to swell.
- Redness on the side of your toe - A common sign of irritation or infection is redness. If you notice redness around the swollen area causing pain, you may need to seek medical attention.
- Consistent pain when you try to wear shoes - Any unusual pain when you try to wear shoes should be monitored. Call our foot doctor if the pain doesn't go away or gets worse.
- Skin growing over your nail -
This is never a normal thing and should be treated before it gets worse. The longer an ingrown nail goes untreated, the worse it will get.
At-Home Remedies for Ingrown Toenails to Try Before Going to a Foot Doctor
- Apply ointment
- Submerge the toe in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day
- Wear open toed shoes
- Don't cut the toenail
- Take an over the counter pain reliever
If the pain doesn’t subside or gets worse, then contact our foot doctor right away. We want to help you get rid of the pain by treating your ingrown toenail.
Call today to make an appointment.
