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Ingrown toenails start when the side of the nail curls down and pierces the skin, usually on the big toe. At first it just hurts in your shoe; then it swells, turns red and may start draining pus. At Clínica Hispana Cruz 2 we remove the buried part under local anesthetic, right here in the office.
Why does the nail grow in?
- Trimming it curved or cutting the corners too short
- Narrow-toed shoes or tight work boots
- Stubbing or jamming the toe, say playing soccer or stepping wrong
- Naturally curved nails, which sometimes run in families
What happens at the visit?
The medical team examines the toe, sees how far the nail has dug in and checks for infection. Local anesthetic goes in at the base of the toe; the needle stings for a moment, then the area goes numb. Only the ingrown edge is trimmed and lifted out, the groove is cleaned, and a bandage goes on.
Have diabetes? Don't put it off
Quite the opposite. With diabetes or poor circulation, even a small foot wound can turn serious, so don't try to dig the nail out yourself. Let us know when you arrive so the team can plan the procedure and the follow-up around it.
How do you care for the toe afterward?
- Wear open sandals or a roomy shoe while it heals
- Wash the toe as instructed and put on a clean bandage
- Cut your nails straight across, without rounding the corners
- Come back for a check if asked; it's done through wound care
When is it an emergency?
If redness spreads up your foot, you run a high fever or the toe turns very dark or cold, go to the ER. For everything else, our Kuykendahl Rd clinic near Klein and Spring treats ingrown toenails seven days a week, 9 AM to 9 PM. Bring an open shoe to go home in, and ask for the price before the procedure.
Included in this service
Exam of the toe and any infection
Local anesthetic in the toe
Removal of the ingrown edge
Tips to keep it from coming back
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rarely. The usual approach is to remove only the edge that's digging into the skin and leave the rest of the nail alone. The medical team explains beforehand how much needs to come off, depending on how deep it is and whether it's infected.
Yes, especially if you keep wearing tight shoes or trimming your nails in a curve. Cutting them straight across and choosing shoes with room for your toes helps. If the same edge keeps acting up, the medical team can talk with you about other options.
That depends on how the toe is healing. At first, open or very loose footwear that doesn't press on the bandage is best. At your follow-up, the medical team tells you when it's fine to go back to your regular shoes or work boots.
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