Podiatry

When an ingrown toenail keeps coming back, becomes infected, or no longer responds to home care, a doctor or podiatrist can fix it with a quick in-office procedure. This guide explains when ingrown toenail removal is needed, what the procedure actually involves (partial nail avulsion, total avulsion, and matrixectomy), what recovery is like, and how…

An ingrown toenail happens when the edge of a nail — almost always the big toe — grows into the soft skin beside it, causing pain, redness, and swelling. Most early ingrown toenails can be eased at home, but some need a doctor, and a few should never be self-treated at all. This guide explains…