Do you need relief for you Ingrowing Toenails and live in Geelong, Surf Coast or The Bellarine area?

Ingrown toenails are a common complaint and can be very painful! They occur when a small portion of the nail pierces into the side of the toe.

As a first-line treatment, we will attempt to manage an ingrown toenail with routine regular care. We may also recommend a salt- water soak, advise on antibiotics, foam packing with taping and education on correct nail cutting techniques.

We will also review your footwear and biomechanics to ensure there is no underlying cause of the ingrown nail.

Sometimes, even with regular podiatry, ingrown toenails can become recurrent and very painful. In some cases, we may recommend a more permanent solution of a nail surgical procedure to remove the offending nail portion completely.

Ingrown nails can occur from:

• Involuted (curved or C-shaped) nails

• Genetics

• Restrictive footwear

• Incorrect cutting technique

• Picking of nails

• Trauma to the nail or nail bed

• Poor hygiene