Podiatrist - Portland
15 Sewall St
Portland, Maine 04102
207-774-0028
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Troublesome Trimming
If you trim your toenails too short, you may experience an ingrown toenail. Trimming toenails to be tapered at the corners can predispose the nail to growinto the skin of the toe, with the nail curling down and digging into the skin. Initially, the area may become swollen, hard, and tender. Eventually, it can become infected. Nonsurgical treatment begun early on includes soaking the foot in warm water and wearing sandals. The edge of the ingrown toenail can be gently lifted, and cotton or waxed floss inserted between the nail and the skin. This should be changed daily until condition clears up. Surgical treatment may include having the nail partially or completely removed while taking oral antibiotics.
HINT: To prevent ingrown toenails, trim the nails no shorter than the edge of the toe. Ingrown toenails often occur from improper trimming, but poor foot structure, heredity, injury, and infection can be contributing factors. Whatever is causing your feet to hurt, we'd like you to know there is experienced, dedicated, professional foot care available here in the Portland area. We offer foot care for the family in an atmosphere of calm, compassionate concern. Our office is located at
15 Sewall Street, Portland. Call 207-774-0028 for an appointment.
Office hours are Monday- Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-3.