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How to help an ingrowing toenail

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In the UK, a typical year sees approximately 10,000 cases of ingrowing toenails treated. Although some can be treated using NHS services, often appointments have long waiting times and so people turn to private foot health services. However, nail surgery can be daunting and extremely expensive. Here at Total Foot Repair we offer partial nail removals

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How can we treat ingrown toenails?

Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) are caused by downward pressure on the nail which is mainly caused by ill-fitting footwear and/or inappropriate nail care. Trauma to the nail plate or the surrounding tissues can also alter the way that the nail plate grows. Some patients may be pre-disposed to abnormally shaped nail beds which causes the nail plate