![]() ![]() It's about 98% effective.Ī local anaesthetic is used to numb your toe and the edges of your toenail are cut away. Partial nail avulsion removes part of your toenail and is the most commonly used operation for treating ingrown toenails. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, this may involve removing part or all of your toenail. ![]() Surgery may be recommended if your toenail doesn't improve. wear comfortable shoes that fit properly.gently push the skin away from the nail using a cotton bud (this may be easier after using a small amount of olive oil to soften the skin).cut your toenails straight across to stop them digging into the surrounding skin.keep your feet clean by washing them regularly with soap and water.Left untreated, an ingrown toenail can become infected, so it’s important that you: ![]() natural shape of the nail – the sides of curved or fan-shaped toenails are more likely to press into the skin surrounding the nailĪ fungal nail infection can cause your toenail to thicken or widen.injury – for example, stubbing your toe can sometimes cause an ingrown toenail to develop.sweaty feet – if the skin around your toenails is soft, it's easier for your nail to pierce it and embed itself within it.wearing tight-fitting shoes, socks or tights – this places pressure on the skin around your toenail the skin may be pierced if it's pressed on to your toenail.badly cut toenails – cutting your toenails too short, or cutting the edges, will encourage the skin to fold over your nail and the nail to grow into the skin.A number of things can cause an ingrown toenail to develop, including: ![]()
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