Ingrown Toenail Treatment in Orange County & Irvine, CA

Offices located in Irvine – Huntington Beach – Newport Beach – Orange – Long Beach

Call or Text the office 949-203-5704

What is the most common cause of toe nails that grow in?

The most common cause of ingrown toe nails is improper cutting of the toe nail or trauma.

Picking, biting or ripping the nail can cause an ingrown toe nail.

 

How should I cut my nail?

The toe nail should be cut straight across.

When the toe nail starts to grow abnormal, then rounding the nail is best.

You will need a sharp, pointy toe nail clipper for the job. Take a look below for options.

Do I need to take an antibiotic for ingrown nails?

Oral antibiotics are usually NOT needed to treat an ingrown toe nail.

Removing the ingrown is the best option.

What should I do when I first feel an ingrown toe nail?

When you first start to feel an in grown nail happening, use a topical antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandaid.

Ice the skin 5 minites, 3x/day to decrease the swelling.

Give this treatment about 2-3 days, if it is not getting better, see your local Podiatrist in Orange County.

We have offices in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Orange and Long Beach, CA.

In-Office Surgical Treatment Options for Infected Ingrown Nails in Orange County

On first occurrence, the incriminating ingrown toe nail border should be taken out.

Once the ingrown nail border is removed the problem is solved.

The minor surgical procedure is done in the office with the use of a local anesthetic.

Once the toe is numb, the procedure is Pain Free. You can return to work or school the same day usually.

The ingrown nail avulsion procedure can also be done at a surgical center under mild sedation anesthesia with the supervision of an anesthesiologist. This route is reserved for patients that have a high level of anxiety.

 

I have chronic ingrown toe nails. What is my option?

With repeating incidences of in grown toe nail, the nail border and nail matrix should be taken out permanently.

By removing part of the nail matrix, the nail corner will stop growing into your skin and the problem will be solved.

The matrix procedure can also be done in the office. This is a permanent fix to the issue.

The procedure takes about 15 minutes.

For a consult on you ingrown toe nail in Orange County contact Dr. Kolodenker located in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Orange – Orange County California.

Call or Text the office 949-203-5704

 

 

 

Ingrown Toenail Treatment in Irvine, CA

OC Podiatry’s main office is conveniently located in Irvine, CA, making it easy for residents throughout Orange County to receive same-day ingrown toenail treatment. Dr. Kolodenker, a board-certified podiatrist, offers both conservative care and in-office surgical procedures for painful or infected ingrown toenails. Most ingrown toenail procedures are completed in under 20 minutes, and patients can walk out the same day. Call or text (949) 203-5704 to schedule your appointment at our Irvine podiatry office.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ingrown Toenails

How do I know if I need a podiatrist for my ingrown toenail?
If your toe is red, swollen, warm, or draining fluid, you should see a podiatrist. Signs of infection require professional treatment and should not be managed at home alone.

Is ingrown toenail removal painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia so you feel no pain during the removal. Mild soreness for 1–2 days afterward is normal.

Will my ingrown toenail come back after treatment?
If only the nail border is removed, there is a small chance of recurrence. A permanent fix called a matrixectomy removes the nail root so the ingrown portion never grows back.

Does insurance cover ingrown toenail removal?
Most major insurance plans, including Medicare, cover ingrown toenail removal when medically necessary. Our Irvine office accepts most major PPO insurance plans.

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Last Updated 02-07-2023