Ingrown toenails
Treatment for every kind of ingrown toenail, from a first sore nail to one that keeps coming back.
Ingrown toenails range from a sore nail edge to a painful infection, and from a one-off to a problem that keeps coming back. They're a particular area of expertise at FALL, and our team has treated thousands of them.
Treatment
A mild ingrown toenail can often be treated at your first appointment, by gently removing the piece of nail that's digging in.
If it keeps coming back, a minor procedure under local anaesthetic removes the edge of the nail and treats its root, so that it usually doesn't grow back. We do this in our rooms in Booragoon, or in a local hospital if you'd prefer.
Some of our podiatrists can prescribe antibiotics and other medicines when you need them. For complex or recurring cases, our surgical podiatrist, Dr Lee Gray, and surgical registrar, Dr Kevin Ho, are part of the team.
When to see us
An ingrown toenail is one of the most common problems we see, and one of the most treatable, so there's no need to put up with one. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, have it seen soon.
