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Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Ingrown toenails can be caused by lots of different factors, but are generally equally painful whatever the cause. At Advanced Medical Podiatry, we can treat ingrown toenails with a safe, precise, and gentle procedure that relieves pain and prevents more troublesome infections. For a successful ingrown toenail treatment in Glasgow visit our clinic is based in Thornliebank.
Expert Podiatrist
Performed by an HCPC registered expert, backed by a first-class podiatric medicine degree, Advanced Medical Podiatry provides specialised services for a range of foot care needs. Having this level of training and experience, Ryta can provide not just expert treatment but the best advice on preventative steps for the future.
Ingrown Toenails: Causes
Ingrown toenails most commonly occur on the big toe, for a range of reasons:
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Cutting your toenails too short
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Cutting the edges of your nails, rather than straight across
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Wearing tight, pointy shoes that don’t fit you
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Improper foot hygiene
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Increased sweating and contact sports
Home remedies are often sufficient to address the problem, but if left untreated, more harmful infections can occur. If your home treatments are not working, we can help.
Ingrown Toenail Removal in Glasgow
Removing ingrown toenails is a delicate procedure requiring specialist training and experience. Our podiatrist will use local anaesthetic to numb the toe so that the nail can be removed without pain. How much of the nail must be removed depends on the severity of the case, but usually just a small part, leaving cosmetically pleasing nail in the end. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the nail entirely, though this is uncommon.
Get in Touch
We understand the hesitancy that even minor toe surgery like this can cause. If you have any questions about the process, get in touch with us on 0141 286 03 49 and we will be happy to advise you. Our podiatry clinic in Thornliebank is fully equipped with the most state-of-the-art equipment and helps patients throughout Glasgow.