Advanced care for toenail problems.

Toenail problems can happen at any age, including childhood. The causes may include heredity, injury, poorly fitting shoes, poor circulation or infection. In addition to causing foot pain and discomfort, toenail problems can adversely affect the appearance of your feet.

Ingrown toenails.

One of the most common problems podiatrists treat is ingrown toenails, primarily on the big toe. When the sides or corners of your nails curl down and dig into the skin, it can cause swelling, pain and redness. That’s an ingrown toenail. While many things can cause ingrown toenails, the major causes are genetics, shoes that don’t fit well and improperly trimmed nails. Your treatment will also depend on the severity of your condition. In some cases, we may remove the ingrown portion of the nail in the office under a local anesthetic. We’ll also teach you or your child how to avoid ingrown nails in the future.

Fungal infections.

Fungal infection of the toenail can be unsightly, uncomfortable and painful. In addition, it may cause permanent damage to the toenails and lead to other infections.

Symptoms of fungal infections include discoloration and thickening of the nail or separation of the nail from the nail bed. Without treatment at this stage, the nail bed itself may become infected. Our podiatrists can determine how to solve your problem. Remember that fungal infections are treatable in their early stages, so don’t wait.

Raleigh Foot & Ankle Center has been helping people overcome toenail problems for years. Our board-certified podiatry specialists have nearly 50 years of combined experience. They can help you, too. For the help you need, simply call 919/850.9111 today.

To schedule an appointment with one of our podiatrists, please call our office at 919/850.9111 or use our online Request an Appointment form. We serve patients from Raleigh, Wake Forest and Cary in Wake County, NC and surrounding communities in Johnston County, NC. For additional information on any condition, treatment or procedure, please visit our Where's Your Pain? educational library.