Ingrown Toenail Treatment

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and risk of infection. At Skin World Clinic, our podiatric specialists offer safe, effective, and minimally invasive ingrown toenail treatments that provide lasting relief and help prevent recurrence.

Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Treatment Overview

Our specialists assess the severity of the ingrown nail and surrounding tissue before recommending the most appropriate treatment option. From conservative nail edge removal to minor surgical procedures under local anaesthetic, we ensure a comfortable experience with minimal recovery time.

  • Conservative Treatment: Gentle nail edge removal and packing to relieve pressure immediately.
  • Nail Avulsion: Partial or full nail removal under local anaesthetic for severe cases.
  • Phenolisation: Chemical treatment to permanently prevent regrowth of the problematic nail edge.
  • Infection Management: Antibiotic treatment where secondary infection is present.

Benefits of Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Prompt treatment relieves pain and prevents the infection from worsening. Our surgical options offer a permanent solution with a very high success rate, allowing you to return to normal activities quickly.

  • Immediate Relief

    Pain and pressure are relieved from the very first appointment in most cases.

  • Permanent Solution

    Phenolisation prevents recurrence in over 95% of cases with minimal downtime.

  • Expert Care

    Performed by experienced specialists in a sterile clinical environment.

Anyone suffering from nail edge pain, swelling, redness, or discharge around a toenail is likely to benefit from treatment. Ingrown toenails are common in teenagers and young adults, but can affect anyone. Those with recurring ingrown nails are particularly strong candidates for definitive surgical treatment.

For mild cases, the offending nail edge is carefully removed and the area dressed. For persistent or severely ingrown nails, a partial nail avulsion is performed under local anaesthetic. Phenol is then applied to the nail matrix to destroy the cells responsible for regrowing the problematic nail edge, preventing future recurrence.

Pain relief is typically immediate following treatment. The surgical site heals within 2 to 6 weeks with proper aftercare. Following phenolisation, the treated nail edge does not regrow, providing a long-term resolution to the problem.