Ingrown Toe Nail Treatment in Orange County California

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Why Do Ingrown Toe Nails Happen?

The most common cause of an ingrown toe nail is improper trimming technique or physical trauma. Picking at the nail edge can also irritate the skin and lead to an ingrown toe nail.

We offer same-day appointments to treat ingrown toe nails in Orange County—fast relief is available.

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How Should I Be Cutting My Toe Nail?

The standard recommendation is to cut the toenail straight across. This is the best practice for healthy nails.

If you notice a nail beginning to grow abnormally, gently rounding the corner may help. We recommend using a quality, sharp, and appropriately sized nail clipper for the job.

Treatment of Ingrown Toe Nails in Orange County by Dr. Kolodenker

 

When an ingrown nail first begins, start by applying a topical antibiotic ointment and covering the area with a bandage. If the condition does not improve within three days, it is important to see a local Podiatrist in Orange County. Oral antibiotics are typically NOT needed for initial ingrown nail treatment. We have multiple offices ready to serve you in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, and Orange. We are able to fit you in the same day for urgent relief.

 

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

 

 

Temporary Fix (Nail Avulsion)

 

For a first-time occurrence, the irritating ingrown nail border should be precisely removed. The minor surgical procedure is performed in the office using a local anesthetic. Once the toe is numb, the procedure is Pain-Free. You can typically return to work or school the same day. For patients with high anxiety, this procedure can be arranged at a surgical center with mild sedation administered by an anesthesiologist.

 

Permanent Fix (Matrixectomy)

 

For repeating incidences of an ingrown toe nail, we recommend a permanent correction: removing the offending nail border along with the nail matrix (root). By performing this matrix procedure in the office, the nail corner stops growing into your skin, providing a permanent solution to the problem.

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For a consultation on your ingrown toe nail in Orange County, please contact Dr. Kolodenker located in Irvine, CA. We have associate satellite Podiatrist offices in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Orange—all serving Orange County, California.

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Last Updated 11-05-2025