Ingrowing toe nails cause pain, redness, swelling and inflammation down the edge or the affected nail edge, they can be painful when wearing footwear or when touched or knocked. 

An in growing toe nails is caused by a nail spike penetrating the skin next to the nail plate.

In growing toe nails can be caused by:

Cutting the nail too short,

Cutting down the side of the nail,

Picking toe nails,

Ill fitting footwear causing pressure to the nails,

Sporting activities, 

Poor foot care / neglect. 

In growing toe nails require treatment to remove the nail spike, prevent infection and wound development.

Treatment: 

As podiatrists we are able to offer conservative treatments to in growing toe nails through treatments such as - 

Mechanical nail reduction / resection, 

Nail packing,

Burring the nail to reduce thickness,

If needed, onwards referrals for nail surgery into the NHS.