{"id":1123,"date":"2016-01-03T23:01:49","date_gmt":"2016-01-03T23:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dr-gary-evans.mylocalbeacon01.com\/blog\/website_library\/ingrown-toenails\/"},"modified":"2021-11-01T21:54:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T21:54:27","slug":"ingrown-toenails","status":"publish","type":"website_library","link":"https:\/\/drgaryevans.com\/website_library\/ingrown-toenails\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingrown Toenail Treatment in New York City and Whitestone, New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ViewMedica ingrowntoenails Embed Start --><\/p>\n<div id=\"A_2eb99938\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swarminteractive.com\/js\/vm.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">client=\"6526\"; openthis=\"A_2eb99938\"; width=720; vm_open();<\/script><br \/>\n<!-- ViewMedica Embed End --><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffering from Ingrown Toenails?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Evans is proud to now offer a surgery free, pain free treatment option for ingrown toenails. This new treatment can actually correct the ingrown nail as your nail naturally grows. This is an ideal treatment for children, Diabetics, in fact: anyone who does not want to have nail surgery. This procedure is by appointment only. Takes about 15 minutes. Our patients can immediately perform all normal activities, including applying nail polish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our system is easy, no complications, no contraindications. If you are ready to effectively and painlessly cure your ingrown toenail, contact Dr Evans and his staff for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Additional Information on Ingrown Toenails<\/h3>\n<p>An ingrown toenail\u2014also referred to as onychocryptosis\u2014is a common problem that occurs when the edges or corners of the nail grow into the skin next to the nail. When this happens, the edge of the nail breaks through the skin, which causes inflammation. This inflammation initially presents itself as a minor discomfort, but it could potentially become a recurring problem or become infected. Continuing reading to learn more about options for ingrown toenails in New York City and Whitestone, New York .<\/p>\n<h3>Causes of Ingrown Toenails<\/h3>\n<p>This condition is quite common\u2014especially in athletes\u2014and it is mostly found in the big toe. Anyone can get an ingrown toenail, and they are common for both men and women. The most common causes of an ingrown toenail include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Irregular, curved nails<\/li>\n<li>Poor-fitting footwear<\/li>\n<li>Trauma<\/li>\n<li>Poor posture<\/li>\n<li>Cutting toenails incorrectly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you think you have an ingrown toenail in New York City and Whitestone, New York , contact Dr. Gary Evans or Dr. James Korponay for a consultation.<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms of Ingrown Toenails<\/h3>\n<p>Ingrown toenails can cause no pain at all, or they can be very painful\u2014it depends on the severity and cause of the condition. The most common symptoms of an ingrown toenail include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain and tenderness along the side of the toenail<\/li>\n<li>Redness around the toenail<\/li>\n<li>Swelling in your toe<\/li>\n<li>Pus draining from the area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of these symptoms do not require medical attention, but you should see one of our foot doctors in New York City and Whitestone, New York if you experience extreme discomfort in your toe or if you have diabetes or any other conditions that cause poor circulation to your feet.<\/p>\n<h3>Diagnosis and Treatment of Ingrown Toenails<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Gary Evans and Dr. James Korponay, our foot doctors in New York City and Whitestone, New York , can diagnose your toe with a physical exam. He or she may also perform an x-ray if the ingrown toenail was caused by an injury, or to show how deep the nail is. If you have an ingrown toenail that is not infected, it can probably be treated at home with various home remedies. Some of these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soaking feet<\/li>\n<li>Pushing skin away from the toenail edge<\/li>\n<li>Using OTC medications<\/li>\n<li>Applying topical ointments to prevent infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your ingrown toenail has progressed and become infected, your podiatrist may recommend surgery. Surgery involves removing either all or half of the toenail in an effort to stop the infection altogether. Contact our New York City and Whitestone, New York podiatrists for more information about ingrown toenail treatment today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ingrown Toenail Treatment in Manhattan &amp; Whitestone, NY<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An ingrown toenail is a common problem that occurs when the edges or corners of the nail grow into the skin next to the nail. 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