If your toenail is curved and growing into the skin; or if it is "digging in" at the borders of the nail, or it is causing pain, redness, warmth, and swelling in your toe you probably have an ingrown toenail.
As a Roanoke Virginia podiatrist, I want you to know that I see these every single day in my office and what most people tell me is that they’ve been suffering with them from for some time. They’ve tried to treat it themselves and usually, just made it a little worse. And I want you to know that I wish I could visit everyone who is suffering from this to tell them that they just don’t have to suffer. YOU don’t have to suffer. You don’t have to restrict your activities in any way because of this pain. I can’t visit you in your home but you can visit me in my office and we will solve this problem for you. Most people tell me, “Dr. Feeny, I wish I ‘d come in to see you a lot sooner because now I feel great!”
If you have an ingrown toenail, it's important to have a let us take a look at it. We can explain treatment options to ease your pain, but even more importantly, keep it from becoming infected. If an ingrown causes a break in the skin, it becomes easy for bacteria to enter the area and cause an infection. Look out for drainage and a foul odor - these can often be signs of infection. Even if there is no open wound, a curved nail may eventually progress to an infection, so pay close attention to your feet!
Dedicated to your healthy feet,
Dr. Jennifer Feeny
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