Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, or even infection. While it might start as mild irritation, it can quickly become a painful and recurring problem without proper treatment. Common causes of ingrown toenails Ingrown toenails can develop for several reasons, including: Trimming…

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First Dressing Change after Nail Procedure

first dressing change after nail surgery

What to expect at your first dressing change after nail surgery. Andrew Jones at Waikato Podiatry talks you through what happens at your first dressing change in this video.   https://waikatopodiatry.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/First-Dressing-Change-After-Nail-Op_YouTube-Video.mp4-2.mp4 Your First Dressing Change After Nail Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide The first dressing change after nail surgery is a crucial step in your recovery…

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Do I Need Surgery for my Ingrown Nail?

Do I need surgery for my ingrown nail? What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails can be extremely painful and debilitating and even minor problems can quickly flare into something much worse if left untreated. At Waikato Podiatry Clinic we have treated thousands of ingrown toenails successfully over many years and unfortunately, many are the…

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