Ingrown Toenail Treatment in Las Vegas, Nevada

An ingrown toenail can turn a simple thing like putting on a shoe into a daily ordeal. The relief, fortunately, is usually quick. Eastern Podiatry treats ingrown toenails comfortably and, when they keep coming back, permanently.

What is an ingrown toenail

An ingrown toenail happens when the side or corner of the nail grows into the soft skin at the edge of the nail bed. It’s most common on the big toe but can affect any toe. Left too long, it brings redness, swelling, and pain, and in some cases infection. A minor one can sometimes be managed at home, but it’s always safer to have a professional look. Digging at it yourself tends to make things worse.

Symptoms to watch for

• Tenderness and pain in the toe
• Redness
• Swelling
• Infection (sometimes with pus or drainage)

Infections aren’t common but, when they occur, usually involve pus and can spread. If you have diabetes, take an ingrown toenail seriously and call us promptly. Reduced circulation raises your infection risk.

What causes them

• Naturally curved toenails
• Tight-fitting shoes
• Toenail injuries
• Cutting nails at an angle
• Cutting nails too short

How we treat ingrown toenails

Before your visit, soaking the foot in warm water eases irritation and takes the edge off the pain. In the office, we may recommend a gutter splint: freeing the edge of the nail that’s digging in and guiding it to grow out over the skin rather than into it. In other cases, we remove a small section of the nail or nail border so it can grow back correctly. The procedure is typically quick and nearly painless, and a local anesthetic keeps you comfortable if you’re sensitive. For nails that keep coming back, we can treat the nail edge so it stops regrowing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I treat an ingrown toenail at home?

Warm soaks help mild discomfort, but don’t cut into the nail or skin yourself. If pain, redness, or drainage develops or keeps returning, come in.

What is a gutter splint?

It’s a small device that lifts the ingrown nail edge off the irritated skin and guides it to grow out properly, often avoiding the need to remove nail.

Does treatment hurt?

We numb the toe with a local anesthetic first, so the procedure itself is comfortable, and most people feel relief quickly.

How do I keep it from coming back?

Trim nails straight across rather than curved, avoid cutting them too short, and wear shoes with room in the toe box. For chronic cases, we can permanently treat the nail edge.

Related Services

Toenail Fungus  |  Diabetic Foot Care  |  Bunions

Request an appointment.

Call Eastern Podiatry at (702) 434-2023 or request online. 3777 Pecos-McLeod Interconnect, Suite 103, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM.