What Is an Ingrown Toenail?
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness and — if untreated — infection. It's especially risky for diabetic patients, where a small nail-edge infection can progress quickly due to reduced circulation and sensation.
Common Symptoms
Pain and tenderness along one side of the toenail · Redness and swelling around the nail · Pus or discharge (a sign of infection) · Skin that has grown over the edge of the nail
Our Treatment Approach
Mild cases: warm water soaks and careful nail lifting to guide proper regrowth. Moderate to severe or recurring cases: partial or complete nail avulsion (removal) under local anaesthesia, sometimes with a chemical or laser treatment to the nail bed to prevent regrowth in that section.
