How your podiatrists in Rocky Mount, NC, can help you get relief from an ingrown toenail
When you have an ingrown toenail, it can make standing, walking, and putting on shoes a painful experience. The good news is your podiatrist can help you get relief from an ingrown toenail.
Drs. Peter Moyer, Jennifer Purvis, and Scott Martin at Purvis–Moyer Foot & Ankle Center in Rocky Mount, NC, provide a wide range of podiatry services, including treatment of ingrown toenails.
There are several steps you can take to help prevent ingrown toenails. Remember to:
- Always cut your toenails straight across with no rounded corners
- Avoid cutting your toenails too short
- Wear shoes with plenty of room, so your toes aren’t crushed together
So, how do you know if you have an ingrown toenail? Common signs and symptoms include:
- Throbbing, aching pain in your toe
- Swelling and bruising of your toe
- Blood or pus coming out from underneath your toenail
If you notice any of the signs or symptoms listed above, you can try a few simple home remedies to get relief. You can:
- Soak your toe in warm water several times each day
- Place dental floss under your toenail to guide the toenail above your skin
- Apply antibiotic cream and bandages to your toenail
- Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medications
For stubborn, painful ingrown toenails that don’t resolve from home therapy, a visit to your podiatrist is necessary. Your podiatrist may recommend:
- Lifting and separating your toenail from your skin
- Trimming the ingrown section of your toenail
- Removing your toenail completely so a healthy toenail can grow in its place
You don’t have to suffer from an ingrown toenail when help is just a phone call away. To learn more about the prevention and treatment of ingrown toenails, call Drs. Peter Moyer, Jennifer Purvis, and Scott Martin at Purvis–Moyer Foot & Ankle Center in Rocky Mount, NC. You can reach them in the office by calling (252) 443-7114, so call now.