FINGERNAIL SURGERY

Ingrown toenails should be treated by your doctor, especially if you suffer from diabetes. Your doctor may suggest to soak your foot regularly in warm water, prescribe antibiotics and pain relievers, and wear open-toed shoes or sandals.

Untreated ingrown nails can lead to infection or even an abscess that necessitates surgical treatment. Matricectomy is a technique of removal of all or part of the base nail portion (nail bed) using chemical, electrical or surgical methods.