What Is an Ingrown Toenail?

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5 days ago
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An ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. This leads to pain, swelling, redness, and in more serious cases — infection.

It commonly affects the big toe and can interfere with daily activities, walking, and wearing shoes comfortably.

Common Signs of an Ingrown Toenail

You may have an ingrown toenail if you experience:

Pain when walking or wearing shoes
Redness and swelling along the nail edge
A throbbing sensation around the toe
Yellowish discharge (if infection has started)
Nail curving downward into the skin

When left untreated, the condition often becomes more painful and difficult to correct.

Why Do Ingrown Toenails Occur?

Many daily habits can contribute to this problem. The most common causes include:

1. Cutting the nails too short

Trimming nails in a curved “U” shape or cutting them too short encourages the nail edge to grow inward.

2. Wearing tight or narrow shoes

Pressure from tight footwear pushes the nail into the skin.

3. Trauma or injury to the toe

Stubbing your toe, dropping something heavy, or sports-related injuries can change the nail growth pattern.

4. Natural nail shape / genetics

Some people naturally have more curved nails, making them prone to ingrown nails.

5. Excess moisture or poor foot hygiene

Soft skin around the nail becomes easier for the nail to penetrate.

What Happens If You Don’t Treat It?

Ignoring an ingrown toenail can lead to:

Infection (pus, bad odour, heat)
Nail thickening or permanent shape change
Formation of granulation tissue
Prolonged pain
Difficulty walking or wearing shoes
Serious complications for diabetic patients

For those with diabetes, even a small ingrown nail can develop into a dangerous wound — early treatment is crucial.

Professional Treatment at Pronails Footcare Treatment Centre

At Pronails, all treatments are performed by trained Footcare Specialists, using safe and medically-focused techniques such as:

✔ Professional Conservative Ingrown Nail Treatment

We gently correct the nail edge and reduce pressure without surgery.

✔ B/S Brace Correction (German Nail Correction System)

A medical-grade brace that gradually lifts and straightens curved nails — effective for recurring ingrown nails.

✔ Medical Hygiene & Sterilization

All tools are sterilized using autoclave technology, the same standard used in hospitals (100% bacteria-free).

✔ No unnecessary cutting or surgery

Our approach is minimally painful, non-invasive, and safe for all ages — including diabetic clients.

When Should You See a Footcare Specialist?

If pain lasts more than 3 days
If there is discharge or infection
If the nail continues to grow inward
If the problem keeps recurring
If you have diabetes or poor circulation

Early treatment always leads to better, faster healing.

Book Your Footcare Assessment

📍 ProNails Footcare Treatment Centre, Sunway Velocity Two📞 012-920 8549🌐 www.pronailsfootcare.com

“Healthy feet begin with proper care. Don’t wait — treat it early.