{"id":545,"date":"2026-10-05T11:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=545"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:20:39","slug":"ingrown-toenails","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/nail-issues\/ingrown-toenails\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingrown Toenails"},"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\">Ingrown Toenails<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">An ingrown toenail is where the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness and swelling.<br><br>In some cases it can cause bleeding or a discharge of fluid or pus.<\/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-image545_2c5404-2a:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image545_2c5404-2a:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image545_2c5404-2a.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image545_2c5404-2a .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-image545_2c5404-2a img.kb-img, .kb-image545_2c5404-2a .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-image545_2c5404-2a 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\/ingrown-nail-Square.jpg\" alt=\"ingrown nail Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/ingrown-nail-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/ingrown-nail-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/ingrown-nail-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/ingrown-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 ingrown toenails?<\/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 ingrown toenail is where the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness and swelling. In some cases it can cause bleeding or a discharge of fluid or pus.<\/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\"><strong>If you think you have an ingrown toenail, contact your podiatry department straight away. Do not attempt to cut the nail yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_4de6a5-49 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_4de6a5-49 .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-545_4de6a5-49\"><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, contact your podiatry department immediately &#8211; do not attempt any home treatment. Even a minor ingrown toenail can lead to serious infection if you are at higher risk.<\/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 ingrown toenails?<\/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-545_c7618f-e7 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_c7618f-e7 .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-545_c7618f-e7\"><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 to do while you wait for your appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While waiting to be seen, the following steps can help reduce discomfort and lower the risk of infection:<\/p>\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<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4\">\n<li>Do not cut down the sides of the nail or attempt to dig out the nail edge \u2014 this can make things worse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the toe clean and dry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply an antiseptic cream to the area if the skin is broken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6\">\n<li>Wear wide-fitting shoes or sandals to reduce pressure on the toe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid tight or pointed footwear until the nail has been treated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-efed2ff9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efed2ff9\"><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-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Pain Relief:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8\">\n<li>Paracetamol can help manage discomfort while you wait \u2014 follow the instructions on the packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_10abae-1c .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_10abae-1c .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-545_10abae-1c\"><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\">What to expect from your podiatry appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A podiatrist can treat most ingrown toenails in clinic without surgery. In cases where the nail keeps becoming ingrown, a minor surgical procedure may be recommended to prevent it returning. Your podiatrist will explain your options at your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_8e40f4-50 .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_8e40f4-50 .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-545_8e40f4-50\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-0d36f022\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-dff43177\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dff43177\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of infection &#8211; Seek help urgently<\/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 notice any of the following, contact your podiatry department urgently or visit your GP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Increasing redness, heat or swelling around the nail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluid or pus leaking from the toe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pain is getting rapidly worse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent ingrown toenails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut nails straight across the top \u2014 not rounded at the corners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not cut nails too short \u2014 aim to leave a small amount of white nail at the tip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear well-fitting shoes with a full thumb&#8217;s width between your longest toe and the end of the shoe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid picking at or tearing the skin around the nail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_6277b7-00 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_6277b7-00 .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-545_6277b7-00\"><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 you are unable to access NHS Podiatry, a private podiatrist can assess and treat ingrown toenails. 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<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_1c3def-a0 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_1c3def-a0 .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-545_1c3def-a0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28d34470 fsb-style-show-front alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-1c1ce466\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-ac9614f0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ac9614f0\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline 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