Ingrown toenail (the nail grows within the toe), which is also known as onychocryptosis, is a very common disease. Onychocryptosis can be unilateral and bilateral and is most often seen in the thumb area.

Methods of treatment

• placement of toenail brace
• podology treatment
• medicinal treatment

Placement of a toenail brace is one of the most well-known and common options for treatment. The types of braces are classified according to material and the impact on the nail.

After treatment, the probability of repetition of the disease is reduced to a minimum.

Advantages of treatment with a toenail brace

• relieves the unpleasant pain
• does not cause inconvenience when you walk
• treatment can be stopped at any time
• the method is universal (convenient for both women and men)
• does not require changes in the pace of life

Causes

• inconvenient shoes
• wrong way of cutting nails
• infections
• wearing high-heeled shoes frequently
• flat feet
• nail structure injuries
• excess calcium in the body

Ingrown toenail is usually accompanied by acute inflammation. If treatment is delayed, there may be serious complications.

Possible complications of onychocryptosis

• abscess: accompanied by strong pain, high temperature and swelling
• penetration of infections into bone tissue
• appearance of red spots, high bleeding under the toenail, purulent material under toenail
• stoppage of blood circulation, death of tissues — gangrene, leads to amputation

Compatible with

• medicinal treatment
• podology treatment
• laser treatment