An ingrown toenail can transform a simple walk into a painful ordeal. While it may seem like a minor cosmetic issue, an ingrown toenail is a medical condition where the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, leading to redness, swelling, and can even lead to a painful infection.
If the toe is tender to the touch, red, infected, or draining, it is time to see an ingrown toenail podiatrist. We provide expert care for patients of all ages—from children and active teenagers to athletes and busy professionals—throughout the Phoenix metro area, including Glendale, Anthem, Scottsdale, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, and Paradise Valley.
For many of our patients, the problem is a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors.
Common causes of ingrown toenails include:
We prioritize same-day appointments for ingrown toenail treatment in Phoenix, and in most cases, we can perform the necessary procedure during your very first visit.
During your evaluation, our podiatrists focus on:
For persistent or painful ingrown nails, we offer the option for permanent removal performed under local anesthetic to ensure you are completely comfortable. This is a simple, routine procedure that typically takes less than 15 minutes.
While soaking the foot in warm salt water can provide temporary relief, it will not cure ingrown toenails, and a true ingrown toenail rarely heals on its own once the nail has broken the skin. Professional treatment is usually required to remove the offending nail edge and prevent infection.
We prioritize your comfort. We use a local anesthetic to completely numb the toe before the procedure. Most patients feel a slight pinch during the numbing process, but the procedure itself is painless.
Most patients can return to work or school the same day. For high-impact sports, we generally recommend a day or two of rest, but because of our techniques, the "downtime" is significantly shorter than most expect.
Our goal is a natural, cosmetic result. With ingrown toenail extraction, we only remove the very thin sliver of nail that is causing the problem. Once healed, most people cannot even tell that a procedure was performed.
Called a matrixectomy, we use a chemical agent (phenol) to stop the growth cells at the very corner of the nail root. This ensures that the specific piece of nail that was growing into your skin will not return, in most cases ending the cycle of chronic infections and ingrowns.
Don’t let a painful toe keep you from your workout or your daily routine. Whether you are in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Anthem, or Peoria, the experts at Solterra Foot and Ankle can provide the same-day, permanent solutions you need.
