If you are experiencing pain, pressure, and swelling underneath and around your toenail, you could have an ingrown toenail. It’s time to see a podiatrist because an untreated ingrown toenail can lead to other issues. Dr. Anthony Caristo, Dr. Jason Kline, and Dr. Ernest Troisi, at Delaware Foot and Ankle Group provide comprehensive podiatry services, including treatment of ingrown toenails in Newark, DE. They have convenient office locations in Newark, Wilmington, and Middletown, DE, to help you. 

What You Need to Know About Ingrown Toenails 

Signs and symptoms of an ingrown toenail are easy to recognize. You may have an ingrown toenail if you: 

• Feel pain in your toe 
• Notice swelling and bruising in your toe 
• Experience pressure underneath and around your toenail 
• See pus or blood coming from around your toenail 

If you are experiencing any of the signs and symptoms listed above, seek treatment for your ingrown toenails from your Newark, DE, podiatrist. 

If you don’t seek treatment for an ingrown toenail, it can lead to: 

• Infection of the bone in your toe 
• Soft tissue destruction 
• Gangrene and toe amputation 

If you have diabetes, it’s vital to get treatment promptly to avoid infection and further complications. 

Your podiatrist may recommend several professional treatments for ingrown toenails, including: 

• Lifting and separating your toenail from the surrounding skin to allow your toenail to grow freely 
• Trimming off the ingrown part of your nail 
• Removing your toenail entirely so a healthy new toenail can grow 

You can do a lot to help prevent ingrown toenails. Remember to: 

• Avoid cutting your toenails too short 
• Cut your toenails straight across with no rounded corners 
• Wear protective shoes when you play sports to avoid toenail trauma 
• Wear comfortable shoes with plenty of room for your toes 

Do You Want to Know More About Ingrown Toenails? 

Talk with a podiatrist to learn more about the causes, treatment, and consequences of untreated ingrown toenails in Newark, DE. Contact Dr. Caristo, Dr. Kline, and Dr. Troisi at Delaware Foot and Ankle Group at their offices in Newark, Wilmington, or Middletown, DE, at (302) 834-3575 today!