Toenail Fungus Treatment & Ingrown Toenail Care
Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Louisville, KY
3 Key Takeaways
What Causes Ingrown Toenails and How Are They Treated?
Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Common causes include improper nail trimming, injury, and genetics. A podiatrist can remove the ingrown portion of the nail to relieve discomfort and help prevent complications.
Can Ingrown Toenails Be Permanently Treated?
Yes. For recurring ingrown toenails, a podiatrist can perform an in-office procedure to remove the affected nail edge and treat the nail root to help prevent that portion from growing back. This procedure is typically performed with local anesthesia.
What Are the Symptoms of Toenail Fungus and How Is It Treated?
Toenail fungus can cause thickened, yellow, discolored, or brittle nails. Treatment may include topical antifungal medications, oral prescriptions, or a combination of both, depending on the severity of the infection. A podiatrist can evaluate the condition and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
Ingrown Toenail Pain Relief!
SAME DAY APPOINTMENT FOR INGROWN TOENAIL PAIN
Ingrown toenails are a common source of pain and infection. Even simple cases can recur to the point of annoyance, or lead to serious complications. This is an important issue for anyone to address, but is especially dangerous for diabetics and people with poor blood flow.
What Causes Ingrown Toenails?
An ingrown toenail occurs when a corner of the nail grows into the flesh of the toe, causing redness and swelling, followed by pain and often infection. Ingrown toenails can occur due to improper trimming of the toenail, trauma or genetic factors.
Professional Ingrown Toenail Removal & Pain Relief
Treatment for ingrown toenails is performed by gently numbing the toe, and then removing the offending corner of the nail. If you have chronic ingrown toenails, we can remove the root in the office to permanently prevent re-growth of the ingrown portion of the nail. Your treatment will be gentle and virtually painless, and Louisville Podiatry will help you get back to your normal activities right away.
If you have an ingrown toenail, please make an appointment with Louisville Podiatry. Our Podiatrists can provide a complete evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
Toenail Fungus
Toenail Fungus Symptoms & Treatment in Louisville, KY
Do crumbly, thickened toenails have you hiding your feet?
Some of the symptoms of toenail fungus (onychomycosis) are thick, yellow, discolored toenails. Fungal toenails are caused by an organism that grows in and under the toenail. The fungus likes to grow in warm, moist places like your shoes. Many patients pick up fungal toenail infections in the gym locker room, from a nail salon, wet shoes or from trauma. Fungus can stay in the nails for many years and can be passed from one person to another.
How Is Toenail Fungus Treated?
Fungal toenails treatment may include topical and oral medications, which used together are very effective.
If you're tired of looking at those fungal toenails, make an appointment with Louisville Podiatry. Our Podiatrists can provide a complete evaluation and personalized treatment plan.