What treatment is required for an Ingrowing Toenail?
Ingrowing toenails that are not causing any symptoms do not require urgent treatment. Many patients find that, in the early stage, soaking in warm, salty water is sufficient to relieve the problem. If the pain becomes more severe, especially during walking, it is likely that more active treatment is required. This may involve trimming the nail to give more room for growth, or even a small operation where part or all of the toenail is removed. 6. What will happen if I need an operation on my Ingrowing Toenail? If your specialist advises surgery for an ingrowing toenail it usually possible to perform the operation during a single visit and you will not need to stay overnight in hospital. The operation only requires a local anaesthetic and you will not need to be put to sleep.
