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Ingrowing toenail treatment Leicester

An ingrowing toenail is when part of the nail has piereced the skin, causing a very sore open wound.
Ingrowing toenails are cause by one or a combination of:
- Poor nail cutting (ie. leaving a sharp spike of nail)
- Nail shape
- Hot sweaty feet
- Trauma (kicking footballs, stubbing toe)
                                                                – Footwear – narrow, pointed toes
Treatment
Conservative:
Cutting [...]

Toenail Problems

 
Toenails can become; thick, hard and difficult to cut with age. A podiatrist is very experienced at cutting challenging toenails.
 
Ingrowing toenails: This is when a splinter or part of the nail has pierced the side of the toe and digging into the flesh. The toe becomes red, swollen, inflamed and may weep and bleed. An [...]

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