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Skin Diseases

Ingrown Nail

Ingrown nail, in which the nail is observed to be embedded in the surrounding flesh during examination, the skin around it is red, appearswollen and sometimes inflamed, is often accompanied by severe pain.

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What are the Causes of Ingrown Nail?

Ingrown to enails usually develop on the basis of a structural predisposition, wearing shoes with tight and pointed toes, narrow toes, obesity, rounded toenails, excessive sweating of the feet, Conditions such as frequent blows to the foot facilitate ingrown nails.

Ingrown Nail Treatment

Ingrown nail, in which the nail is observed to be embedded in the surrounding flesh during examination, the skin around it is red, appearswollen and sometimes inflamed, is often accompanied by severe pain.

Which department deals with ingrown toenail treatment?

Skin and hair, mucous membranes, Dermatologists deal with diseases of skin appendages such as nails.

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What are the Symptoms of Ingrown Nail?

Pain: Increased tenderness and pain occurs with pressure on the nail edge.
Redness: marked redness is seen in the ingrown nail area.
Swelling: The skin around the nail edge swells and becomes sensitive.
Sensitivity: Discomfort is felt in the ingrown area when wearing shoes or walking.
Inflammation: In advanced cases, inflammation and discharge can be seen at the nail edge.
Hardening: The tissues around the nail can harden over time.
Tissue growth: Excessive tissue growth (granulation tissue) may occur in the area where the nail is ingrown.
Wounds and infection: If left untreated, infection can progress and lead to open wounds.

How to Treat Ingrown Nail?

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Is Ingrown Toenail Surgery Painful?

Ingrown toenail treatment is a treatment method applied under local anaesthesia. No pain is felt after anaesthesia. Since the removal of the nail embedded in the flesh will also accelerate the treatment, the nail The severe pain felt due to stinging quickly subsides within a few days.

When can I walk after ingrown toenail surgery?

There is no obstacle to walking immediately after the procedure, but it is recommended to keep the foot elevated as much as possible for 2-3 days, not to stand for long periods of time, and not to wear tight, closed shoes. Wide-toed shoes can be worn approximately 1 week after the procedure. Full recovery may take approximately 3 weeks.

Does Ingrown Nail Recur?

In patients with lateral nail avulsion and chemical matricectomy The risk of recurrence of ingrown to enails is very low.
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