{"id":544,"date":"2026-10-05T11:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=544"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:24:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:24:47","slug":"involuted-curved-nails","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/nail-issues\/involuted-curved-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"Involuted (Curved) Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Involuted (Curved) Nails<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">An involuted nail is one that curves more than usual at the sides. This is very common and often causes no problems at all.<br><br>In some cases, the curved edges can press into the surrounding skin, causing pain or discomfort.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image544_a78077-d8:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image544_a78077-d8:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image544_a78077-d8.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image544_a78077-d8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image544_a78077-d8 img.kb-img, .kb-image544_a78077-d8 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image544_a78077-d8 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/inverted-nail-Square.jpg\" alt=\"inverted nail Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/inverted-nail-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/inverted-nail-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/inverted-nail-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/inverted-nail-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are involuted nails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">An involuted nail is one that curves more than usual at the sides. This is very common and often causes no problems at all. In some cases, the curved edges can press into the surrounding skin, causing pain or discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Most involuted nails can be managed at home \u2014 by yourself, with help from a family member or friend, or with a private podiatrist if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>NHS Podiatry does not routinely treat involuted nails.<\/strong> Most people manage well at home. If your nail is causing significant pain alongside a nail problem that is not improving, contact your podiatry department for advice. If your nail progresses to an ingrown toenail, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/nail-issues\/ingrown-toenails\/\">Ingrown Toenails<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_f1ea11-bd .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_f1ea11-bd .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-544_f1ea11-bd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you at higher risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If you have diabetes or a weakened immune system, use a nail file rather than clippers to keep your nails short and smooth. Ask a family member or friend to help if needed. If your nail is causing any skin damage, see <a href=\"#when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\">when to contact your podiatry department<\/a> below.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes involuted nails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The shape of your nails &#8211; some people are simply born with more curved nails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight or narrow footwear pressing on the nail over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeated pressure or trauma to the toe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin conditions such as psoriasis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_5fc42e-40 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_5fc42e-40 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-544_5fc42e-40\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do at home<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_d7ef0f-8d .kt-block-spacer{height:25px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_d7ef0f-8d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-544_d7ef0f-8d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bf670e87\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Nail Care:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Cut straight across the top of the nail \u2014 not rounded at the corners. Rounding the corners encourages the nail edges to curve further into the skin. Use toenail clippers rather than scissors for better control and file down any sharp edges afterwards.<br><br>If you find it hard to reach your feet, ask a family member or friend to help. Long-handled toenail clippers and nail files are available from some pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Footwear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">Tight or narrow shoes press on the sides of the nail and make curving worse over time. Check there is a full thumb&#8217;s width between your longest toe and the end of the shoe, and that nothing is squeezing the sides of your toes. Avoid pointed footwear where possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_b4e6f7-99 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_b4e6f7-99 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-544_b4e6f7-99\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to contact your podiatry department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Involuted nails that are not causing pain or breaking the skin do not need medical attention. Contact your podiatry department if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the nail is pressing into or breaking the surrounding skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the skin around the nail becomes red, hot or swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is fluid or pus leaking from the nail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These may be signs that your nail has become ingrown and that you urgently need seen by a podiatrist. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/nail-issues\/ingrown-toenails\/\">Ingrown Toenails<\/a> page for further advice.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_fe1c04-0d .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_fe1c04-0d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-544_fe1c04-0d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\" id=\"support\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"need-more-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need more support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If home nail care is not possible and you have no one to help, a private podiatrist can provide regular nail care. Always check they are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hcpc-uk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.hcpc-uk.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Affordable local nail care services may also be available \u2014 your GP surgery or local council can advise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_4f2bbb-a7 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-544_4f2bbb-a7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-544_4f2bbb-a7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container 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An involuted nail is one that curves more than usual at the sides. This is very common and often causes no problems at all. In some cases, the curved edges can press into the surrounding skin, causing pain or discomfort. Most involuted nails can be managed at home &mdash; by yourself,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":541,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/nogreenfullwidth.php","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-544","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"st3vi3b0y","author_link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/author\/st3vi3b0y\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":false,"rttpg_excerpt":"What are involuted nails? An involuted nail is one that curves more than usual at the sides. This is very common and often causes no problems at all. 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