Swelling toes, tenderness around the nail, and hardness throughout the skin—yup, you have an ingrown toenail! At Laguna Woods Podiatry Group, Dr. Neda Arjomandi and Dr. Jody Greenberg know how painful this condition is….and we’re here to help! We can diagnose ingrown toenails in Laguna Hills, CA, and treat them for you! Before a visit (schedule one ASAP), here are some details.

What Causes an Ingrown Toenail?

 Many issues can trigger an ingrown toenail — especially if you’re an active person — so it’s important to know them in detail. For example, cutting your nails too short, rounding them off excessively, wearing ill-fitting shoes, or even stubbing your toe could cause the nail to grow into the foot. 

Furthermore, active people might put more strain and stress on their feet and cause nail damage. Ballet, running, soccer, football, and even basketball — all may cause an ingrown toenail. That doesn’t mean you should stop exercising, of course: just be careful about your feet when you do!

How Do I Treat an Ingrown Toenail?

 Some conservative at-home treatments might help with your ingrown toenail: soaking your feet, keeping them dry, using a wedge to lift the nail, trying antibiotic cream, changing your shoes, etc. But it’s best to work with Laguna Woods Podiatry Group’s Dr. Arjomandi, and Dr. Greenberg in Laguna Hills, CA, instead.

That’s because ingrown toenails are more serious than they might seem and require a careful treatment approach. Prescription antibiotics, nail lifting, removing the damaged nail—all these steps can keep your feet strong and healthy.

Can I Prevent an Ingrown Toenail?

 An ounce of prevention beats a pound of treatment for an ingrown toenail. Regular grooming can keep your feet safe: soaking, cutting the nails straight, wearing supportive socks and shoes, and wearing protective gear when playing sports can all help with this process.

Take this process very seriously by regularly checking your nails for signs of becoming ingrown. Watch its curve (it may start growing into the skin if you aren’t careful) and try to soften it up by regularly soaking it. Regular podiatrist visits: another must for people with peripheral neuropathy or artery disease! Working with a team of experts can significantly reduce your risk.

Help is Here for Your Nails

 At Laguna Woods Podiatry Group, Dr. Arjomandi and Dr. Greenberg will fight for you! They’ll diagnose your ingrown toenails in Laguna Hills, CA, tell you what potentially causes them, give you the inside scoop on managing them, and fix them! Call us at (949) 581-2520 to set up an appointment, and we’ll do everything in our power to ensure your feet are protected.