Our Podiatrists Can Help You Stop Suffering From Painful Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail is a painful condition that is common for many people. The most prominent symptom of an ingrown toenail is the pain that comes from your toenail embedding itself into the surrounding skin. At Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney, our team offers safe and effective treatment for patients of all ages. Our board-certified podiatry team uses the latest treatments and technologies to help you achieve a swift and successful recovery. Book your appointment today to speak with a podiatrist about your ingrown toenail.

Symptoms of an ingrown toenail include:

• Redness in and around the affected toe
• Swelling of the skin around the affected toe
• Pain and tenderness of the affected area
• Formation of a pus-filled pocket or abscess on the toe
• Difficulty wearing shoes or walking
• An unpleasant odor coming from the affected toe
• Nail discoloration or thickening
• Skin growing over the edges of the nail

As the nail grows into your soft tissue, it can cause a great deal of inflammation and discomfort. In some cases, an ingrown toenail can lead to an infection of the tissues surrounding your nail.

For those with diabetes, poor circulation, or neuropathy, an ingrown toenail can be especially dangerous. It is important to check that your toenails are not digging into your skin as you may not feel any pain and the wounds created by the nail have a higher risk of becoming infected infection.

If you experience symptoms of an ingrown toenail, our foot health experts at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney can get you started on the path to quick and effective relief.