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Kids ingrown toenails

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An ingrown toenail is a term used when a nail is "digging in" to the skin.  This can most commonly be caused from increased in curvature of the nail or thickness of the nail.  Other causes would include thickening of the skin of the peri-nail border, increased pressure either directly or laterally from Shoegear, callus formation, or debris deposition, trauma, or improper trimming of the nails. 

When this occurs pain redness and drainage may be present.  At this point the nail  border may actually lacerate or penetrate the skin increasing chance of infection by bacteria. 

Although home treatment is not recommended it is important that  if you suspect an ingrown toenail that you  takes steps to reduce  the chances of infection as much as possible.  This would include cleaning the foot  using soap and water, Epsom salts soaks  to reduce swelling,   keeping the foot clean and dry (avoiding hot tubs swimming pools etc.), wearing socks and appropriate Shoegear, and topical antibiotics, and schedule an appointment to see your Doctor.  Do not use hydrogen peroxide, bleach, or other caustic agents that may traumatize the affected area.  If there is pus,  foul odor, or fever see your doctor urgently.
Once evaluated by your foot and ankle surgeon  they will be able to  provide you with options  for the best course of action.    Options may include manually trimming the nail border back,  anesthetizing the toe  in the office and removing  the nail border(s)  either temporarily or permanently,  or transferring care to a hospital setting  for appropriate medical treatment.

  Important notes about prevention: notching the center of the nail has not shown to reduce the tendency of ingrown toenails.  Placing objects such as cotton or toothpicks under the corners of the nails does not reduce your chance of reoccurrence and may actually cause damage to the nail and skin increasing your chances of infection.  Aggressive trimming to the borders/corners of the nails may actually cause increased chance of an ingrown toenail as the nail is no longer acting as a barrier/border for the skin.  Over-the-counter medications/devices have been shown to be ineffective.


Tanner Foot & Ankle Clinics

Tanner Clinic-Roy
3443 W. 5600 S. Suite #110
Roy, Utah. 84067
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  • Home
  • Make an Appointment
  • Patient Information
    • Medical Records Release Info
    • Office Visit Handouts
    • Patient Forms and Policies >
      • New Patient History Form
      • Surgery Instructions and Post Operative Information >
        • Pre Operative Instructions
        • Post Operative Visit Instructions >
          • Ankle stabilization
          • Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession
          • First metatarsophalangeal joint fusion or big toe joint fusion
          • Minimally invasive achiiles tendon repair protocol
        • Assistive Devices
      • Determining Covered Services
      • Disability Form Processing Policy
      • Pain Medications and Controlled Substances
    • Shoe & Orthotic Guide >
      • Shoe Fitting
      • Shoe Stores
      • Lacing techniques
      • Orthotic Break In
    • Rehab and PT after surgery/injury
    • Medical Supplies at Amazon
    • Gait Videos
    • Tanner Clinic Patient Portal
    • Insurances Accepted
    • Patient Survey
    • Terms of use
  • Treatments Provided
    • Common Problems A-J >
      • Ankle Instability
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
      • Blood Clots of the Foot or Leg (DVT)
      • Bone Infections/Osteomylitis
      • Bunion
      • bursitis
      • Callus or Corn
      • Cracked Heels
      • Flat foot
      • Foot Odor
      • Fractured Bones
      • Frostbite
      • Ganglion Cyst
      • Gout
      • Hammertoe
      • Heel Pain
      • Ingrown Toenail
      • Intractable plantar keratosis
      • Joint Pain
    • Common Problems K-Z >
      • Mole/Melanoma
      • Nail Fungus
      • Neuroma
      • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
      • Plantar Wart
      • Puncture Wound
      • Restless Legs
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Skin Cancer
      • Smelly Feet
      • Stress Fractures
      • Sweaty Feet
      • Swollen Ankle (Edema)
      • Thick Nails
      • Tingling Feet (Neuropathy or Sciatica)
      • Tired Feet
      • Ulcers
    • Diabetic Feet >
      • Amputation Prevention
      • Foot Care
      • Peripheral Neuropathy
      • Diabetic Shoegear
      • Wound Care
    • Kids Feet >
      • Flatfeet
      • Heel Pain in Kids
      • Ingrown Toenails in Kids
      • In toeing, Pigeon toe or Genu Valgum
      • Waddling walk, Duck Walk or Genu Valgum
      • Orthotics
    • Sports Medicine >
      • Achilles Tendonitis
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Athletes Foot
      • Biomechanics
      • Joint Pain
      • Orthotics/Arch Supports
      • Running Injuries
      • Shin Slints
  • About Us
  • Location