29/10/2025
5 Signs Your Ingrown Toenail May Need Surgery
Ingrown toenails can be more than just a nuisance — here’s when to see a podiatrist:
1️⃣ Recurring Ingrowns – It keeps coming back, no matter how often you trim.
2️⃣ Severe Pain – Walking or wearing shoes is unbearable.
3️⃣ Infection – Redness, swelling, pus, or spreading pain.
4️⃣ Skin Overgrowth – The skin has started to grow over the nail edge.
5️⃣ Impacts Daily Life – You avoid activities or footwear because of the pain.
Good news: Minor in-clinic procedures can provide lasting relief and stop ingrowns from returning.
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