Ingrown Toenail Treatment In Franklin, Milford & South Dennis, MA | Woonsocket & Burrillville, RI
Ingrown toenails are one of the most common conditions we treat. Ideally, preventative treatment can be used to prevent nails from becoming ingrown, but if it’s too late for prevention, we can leverage a variety of treatment methods to provide relief. If you need assistance with ingrown toenails in Franklin, MA, Milford, MA, South Dennis, MA, Woonsocket, RI, Burrillville, RI, come see our team at Franklin Foot Care. We can provide treatment for a variety of other foot issues as well.
Why Do Ingrown Nails Occur?
Many factors can come into play when it comes to ingrown toenails. Genetics, your lifestyle, the shape of the foot, and much more can contribute to ingrown nails. However, the most common culprit is probably wearing shoes that don’t give the toes enough room to move and breathe. If the toes are bunched up and under pressure, the nails won’t have room to grow properly.
Wearing shoes that are simply too small or tight is an easy way to increase the risk of ingrown nails. High heels and other shoes that don’t provide optimal support can also contribute to nail growth issues. The more time you spend in the wrong pair of shoes, the more likely you are to suffer ingrown toenails.
Another major culprit is improper trimming or cutting. Cutting toenails can be tricky and if you trim them too short, make awkward cuts, or don’t trim them often enough, ingrown nails could become a common problem.
Our podiatrists can provide advice for selecting the right pair of shoes. We can also teach you how to cut your toenails properly. If you’re suffering ingrown toenails and live in or near Franklin, MA, Milford, MA, South Dennis, MA, Woonsocket, RI, Burrillville, RI, work with the team at Franklin Foot Care.
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Sometimes, simply trimming the nails is enough to correct the issue. Trimming ingrown nails can produce a lot of pain but we can reduce discomfort. Other ingrown nail treatments include:
- Using foot soaks to soften up the nails.
- Taking pain medication for temporary relief.
- Wearing spacious shoes, which can temporarily reduce pain even if nails are already ingrown.