The Importance Of Detection And Treatment Of Ingrown Toenails

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The Importance of Detection and Treatment of
Ingrown Toenails

• Ingrown toenails create all sorts of issues like
• - Pain and discomfort in the toe area
• - Redness, swelling, and warmth around the nail
• Overgrown skin/nail buildup around the sides
• It may start mild, but ingrown nails can escalate
  quickly if not taken care of.

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• Why Do They Happen?
• There are quite a few common causes and risk
  factors that lead to ingrown toenail surgery in
  London, such as
• Genetics (some people just naturally get
  thicker, curvier nails)
• Improper nail trimming
• Wearing shoes that are too tight
• Trauma or injury to the nails
• Toenail fungus infections
• Poor foot hygiene
• Anything that puts extra pressure, curvature, or
  fungus near your toenail ups the chances of it
  going rogue and digging into your skin.
• The Signs
• Here are the classic signs of an ingrown toenail
  to watch out for
• Pain and tenderness along the sides of the nail
• Redness and swelling around the nail

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• Why You Need Treatment STAT
• Sure, an ingrown toenail might initially seem
  small and no big deal. But leaving it untreated
  can lead to some gnarly consequences, like
• - Increased pain and spreading infection
• - Development of an abscess
• - Increased risk of gaining entry for dangerous
  bacteria like staph
• Permanent nail deformities or ingrown toenails
  returning
• In severe cases, the infection can even spread to
  the bone or bloodstream if left too long.
• That's exactly why getting ingrown toenails
  treated ASAP by a professional here in London is
  so crucial. The sooner you get on it, the sooner
  you can
• - Relieve pain and discomfort
• - Drain any pus/fluid buildup
• - Remove the ingrown portion of the nail
• - Kill any infection with antibiotics
• - Prevent it from becoming a bigger problem

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• Where to Get Treatment in London?
• We at Harley Street Foot and Nail Clinic can get
  you in quickly for diagnosis and minor in-office
  procedures. For more serious or recurring cases,
  we may recommend full ingrown toenail surgery in
  London to permanently solve the issue.
• Your summer sandals (and any future pedicures)
  will be so appreciated.

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