{"id":2630,"date":"2022-10-17T12:39:50","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T01:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melbournefootclinic.com.au\/?p=2630"},"modified":"2023-10-27T15:49:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T04:49:17","slug":"need-ingrown-nail-surgery-heres-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melbournefootclinic.com.au\/need-ingrown-nail-surgery-heres-what-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Need Ingrown Nail Surgery? Here\u2019s What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ingrown toenails are very common and are nothing to be ashamed of. For most cases, ingrown toenails can heal on their own and are self-treatable. However, for more serious cases – ingrown nail surgery may be considered. Your podiatrist or medical professional can remove ingrown toenails to ease the pain and reduce chances of infection. If you\u2019re looking for a podiatry Melbourne service<\/a>, Melbourne Foot Clinic is your first port of call. Our team of experienced podiatrists are well-versed in all things nail and skin care<\/a> related. We offer professional ingrown nail surgery to our trusted patients. <\/p>\n

What is an Ingrown Toenail? <\/H2> <\/p>\n

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An ingrown toenail occurs when your toenail grows into the flesh of your toe. Typically, this condition affects the big toe, causing pain, swelling, and redness. <\/p>\n

Your podiatrist Melbourne can diagnose ingrown toenails and provide treatment options to ease your pain and make sure you get back to your ordinary life. <\/p>\n

What Causes an Ingrown Toenail? <\/H2> <\/p>\n

There are many causes for ingrown toenails to occur. The most common cause of ingrown toenails is by not cutting your toenails properly – either too short or not straight down the sides of your toenail. Other causes of ingrown toenails include: <\/p>\n