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Ingrowing Toenail Treatment

Ingrown toenail

An ingrown toenail is a common problem where the nail grows into the toe. It can be painful, but there are things you can do to ease the pain.

Check if you have an ingrown toenail

You usually get an ingrown toenail on your big toe. But you can get them on any toe.

Your toe can also get infected.

Signs of an infected toe include:

pus coming out of it
you feel hot or shivery

How to treat an ingrown toenail at home

If you go to a Podiatrist Chiropodist they’ll usually suggest you try these things first.

Do

soak your foot in warm water 3 to 4 times a day for a few days – this softens the skin around your toe and stops the nail growing into it

keep your foot dry for the rest of the day

wear wide, comfortable shoes or sandals

take paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease the pain

Don’t

do not cut your toenail – leave it to grow out

do not pick at your toe or toenail

do not wear tight, pointy shoes

If it is still painfull give me a ring on 01604 422772 to make an appointment.

Posted 219 weeks ago

Warts and verrucas

Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life. They usually go away on their own but may take months or even years.

Check if you have a wart or verruca

Warts feel firm and rough. They can appear on palms, knuckles, knees and fingers.Verrucas appear on your feet. They have tiny black dots under the hard skin.Some warts are round, flat and can be yellow (plane warts). You can have many of them.Clusters of warts, spread over an area of skin (mosaic warts) are common on feet and hands.

Warts do not cause you any harm but some people find them itchy, painful or embarrassing. Verrucas are more likely to be painful – like standing on a needle.

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The Foot Clinic Northampton

It’s wonderful to see that spring is nearly here and as the cold weather thaws away and the days get lighter, now is the ideal time to make sure that our feet are in tip-top condition for the approaching holiday season.

Ring 01604 422772