Ingrown Toenail Treatments in Midland & Odessa, TX

An ingrown toenail is a uniquely irritating and painful condition. If you have one, you know it; the pain every time you take a step is hard to miss. However, you don’t have to live with this pain. The podiatrists at West Texas Foot & Ankle Associates are here to help.

Our podiatrists have many options to treat an ingrown toenail. At first, we might recommend home remedies like soaking the foot in water, wearing comfortable shoes, and trimming your toenails straight across (not curved) to discourage the growth of ingrown nails. However, if the problem persists or the nail has become infected, we might recommend other treatments, such as toenail laser treatment .

We can perform foot surgery to treat an ingrown toenail. Depending on the state of the toenail, our doctor could remove part of the nail or the entire nail. The podiatrist can also take steps to prevent the nail from becoming ingrown again. You might need to take it easy for a few days or take a course of antibiotics, and of course we would recommend wearing comfortable shoes with plenty of room for your toes. But once that is done, you should be able to walk and move without pain once again.

Importance of Ingrown Toenail Treatment

An ingrown toenail is typically found on the big toe, in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. An ingrown toenail will cause pain, redness, and swelling around the side of the nail and nailbed. Ingrown toenails can result from improper nail cutting, stubbing, repeated pressure on the toe, etc. If you leave an ingrown toenail untreated, you can risk the chance of losing a toenail or, worse, a severe bone infection. An ingrown toenail will tear the skin around the nail and expose it to bacteria. 

If you think you have an ingrown toenail, you should not try and remove it yourself; you could make it worse. It is essential to receive proper ingrown toenail treatment from a professional so you do not risk the chance of infection. Our podiatrists at West Foot & Ankle Associates will look at your ingrown toenail and recommend a treatment plan that will work best for you and your toe. Don’t let the pain go on any longer! Give us a call to schedule an appointment or learn more about our ingrown toenail treatment.