Think you have an Ingrown Toenail?

Book an appointment to have a Registered Podiatrist diagnose your pain and proscribe you a treatment today!

Everybody needs this treatment at different times because everyone's toenails grow at different rates. Depending on the cause of the ingrown toenail the nail may continue to grow this way meaning it may need treated frequently.

As soon as a client feels an itch/scratch or any discomfort they should get in touch to make sure we can sort the issue before it gets to sore again.

What is Verruca or Wart?

1. Most of us get a wart or verruca at some time in our lives, usually when we’re a child or teenager.¹

   t hard, noncancerous lumps that appear on your skin.² Having said that, if someone in your family gets one, you’ll probably be keen to see the back of it as soon as possible.

   So, what is the difference between a wart and a verruca?

   A wart, also known as the common wart, usually appears on the top of toes, knees, hands and fingers. A verruca, which only ever appears on the sole of the foot, is one of the four main types of warts.³

2. Verrucae and warts are small hard non-cancerous lumps on the skin.1 that most people have at some point in their life.

3. They very often go away on their own but may take a long time to do so.

How did I get this?

• Stubbing your toe.

• Wearing tight footwear.

• Cutting your nails incorrectly.

• Pressure from thick or curved nails over time.

What can I do about it?

• Wear accommodative footwear to avoid excess pressure on the area.

• Bathe the foot in salt water and apply a sterile dressing.

• Trim the toenail as short as possible but do not cut into the painful side as you could make the issue worse.

What help can I get for this?

• Doctors can prescribe antibiotics if the toe is infected. However, this will not solve the issue, you will still need to get the problem area treated.

• A local Podiatrists can remove part of the nail to relieve pressure from the problem area.

• Podiatrists can advise on appropriate footwear and how to avoid further problems.

• A Registered Podiatrist can perform minor surgery under local anaesthetic to prevent the nail from growing back permanently.

When will it get better?

• If not treated, the nail will continue to grow deeper into the skin, making the wound impossible to heal. This could also lead to further infection.

• Immediate pain relief can be achieved on the removal of the nail.

• Careful nail care and the right shoes can prevent recurring problems.