Onychocryptosis (Ingrown Toenail) Excision Procedure: Treatment Review and Post-Treatment Care!!

I will talk about the post-treatment experience of ingrown toenail removal surgery. An ingrown toenail is a condition where the edges of the nail grow into the flesh, causing inflammation and pain. As a result, there is pain, inflammation, and discomfort, and even after ingrown toenail removal surgery, it is a condition that requires consistent prevention and management.

 

 

Ingrown toenails are a condition where the edges of the toenail dig into the surrounding flesh, causing inflammation and pain. My mother also experienced redness and swelling in the skin touching the nail, leading to swollen toes, pus accumulating around the nail edges, and pain when walking. Because of this, she couldn't leave the nail edges alone as they kept digging into the skin and causing pain, so she frequently used nail clippers to cut the sides of the nail where it was digging in. Over time, the symptoms worsened, the shape of the nails became abnormal, and the pain intensified, leading to the decision to undergo an ingrown toenail removal procedure.

I will talk about my experience with ingrown toenail removal surgery.

The nail itself appeared dark and dead, and the nail color returned to a flesh tone from the dead nail, but unfortunately, the review of the ingrown toenail removal procedure shows that while the shape and symptoms of the nail are alleviated through the nail removal procedure, nail treatment is not a complete cure.

The important point of treatment after ingrown toenail excision is that ongoing toenail care and home care are even more important.

 

 

The causes of ingrown toenails include toenail fungus, nail drying diseases, improper nail care, activities that apply prolonged pressure to the nails, and some people are born with naturally inward-growing toenails.

There is a non-surgical treatment option for ingrown toenail removal.

My mother also underwent non-invasive treatment, and her symptoms improved, but my impression after the ingrown toenail removal procedure is that you need to manage and prevent it at home to avoid recurrence of the ingrown toenail.

What are the post-treatment care and prevention methods for ingrown toenail removal surgery?

Cut your toenails straight across and do not cut too deep at the edges.

And wear comfortable shoes; avoid tight-fitting shoes.

Ensure good airflow to the feet.

When you're at home, don't wear socks or shoes, and always dry your feet thoroughly after washing them.

Soak your feet in warm water or hot water.

For those struggling with ingrown toenails, I hope it will be helpful to see the post-treatment experiences of ingrown toenail excision procedures and the feedback on the ingrown toenail removal treatment.