Ingrown Toenail Treatment | Weil Foot & Ankle Institute

If the ingrown condition is mild, your podiatrist may be able to simply cut the nail properly to alleviate your symptoms. If the area is infected, the doctor will need to utilize local anesthetic to numb the toe and then remove the small section of the nail that is causing the infection. The toe will stay numb for several hours, but you may resume light activities immediately (such as driving). By the next day, your toe will generally feel around 90% better.

If the condition tends to recur, there is a permanent solution. After your doctor numbs your toe and removes the offending nail section, a chemical is used to cauterize a portion of the nail root so that the ingrown section of nail never grows back. This procedure has proven to be 95% effective with a high degree of patient satisfaction and little discomfort.

When conservative treatment options are no longer providing the comfort you need, consultation with your Podiatrist is advised to discuss surgical options.

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