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Ingrown Toenail

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Services We Provide:

  • Ingrown toenail removal

  • Ingrown toenail prevention

  • Treatment to prevent a recurrence

  • Surgery in chronic or severe cases

Symptoms:

 

  • Tenderness to either side of the toenail

  • Redness and swelling around the toenail

  • Foul odor, drainage

Causes:

 

  • Toenail injury

  • Toenails are unusually curved

  • Having toenails cut too short or not straight across 

  • Wearing shoes that overcrowd the toenails

Prevention :

 

  • Wear appropriately-sized footwear with a wide toe box

  • Keep toenails trimmed to length, ensure to cut straight across

  • Avoid digging within the deeper crevices of the nail borders, this can lead to infection 

  • Washing feet daily 

Get Started Now

Our specialty providers have treatments for Ingrown Toenails. We will offer the best solutions for your toenail concerns.

Please call us to schedule an appointment at 559-436-4820 

Audience

Patient Review

I've been here 3 or 4 times now each time seeing Dr. Rowe, (apologies if I spelt the name wrong!) Anyway, after having gone to a previous podiatrist who gave me nerve issues with my toe I was very nervous about getting the same procedure done. Dr. Rowe was straight to the point and explained everything very thorough. Her method of the ingrown toenail procedure was far better than any other podiatrist I've gone to. She did my procedures 3 separate occasions and each time I got a better result. My healing time was much faster with her methods as well. My last visit was this week hopefully my last cuz man they hurt! Anyway, we did the procedure one more time and I have to say a big thank you! This has been the fastest and painless healing I've had yet! Definitely recommend Dr. Rowe, her work is great!

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Treatment

Antibiotics or Steroid Creams can help prevent infections. See a Podiatrist if the pain continues or you find it difficult to walk because of the ingrown toenail.

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Surgical

If an infection occurs, you may need surgery. Stop

at-home treatments and see one of our Podiatrists at Valley Foot & Ankle Specialty Providers. 

Types of Surgical Procedures

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Wedge Resection

Wedge Resection is also known as a Partial Nail Avulsion. This is a procedure that involves partially removing the toenail. It helps prevent the nail from going into the skin.

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Patient Review

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LAURIE ORTIZ

Seen Dr Olalemi. She seen me for ingrown toenail. She treated me with respect and helped me with the pain I was having on my toes. I will definitely be returning to this office. The entire staff was great. Office looked amazing and had coffee and treats for you in the waiting area.

Frequently Asked Questions

(For Surgical Procedures)

Is the procedure painful?

No, you should feel comfortable after the anesthetic injection. You may feel pain when the numbing medication goes away.

Will I be asleep?

(General Anesthetic)

No, local Anesthetic (you are awake) injection is usually performed. After a few hours, the

numbness should wear off.

When will I be able to go back to work?

In the case of surgical procedures, you can return to work depending on your comfort level.

Approximately 1-2 weeks.

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Learn more

Here are the step-by-step instructions for soaking after a  Post Toenail Removal Procedure.

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