Ingrown Nails
Ingrown nails occur when the edge of a nail, almost always the big toe, grows into the surrounding skin and causes discomfort and inflammation in the area.
Common symptoms:
- Pain and redness at the edge of the nail
- Swelling of the nearby skin
- Sometimes drainage of fluid or pus if it becomes infected
Contributing factors: Improper nail trimming, tight footwear, excessive sweating, or certain injuries often contribute to their appearance and to their recurrence.
Which specialist treats it? The general surgeon can assess persistent or infected cases and propose the most appropriate management for each person. If the discomfort does not go away, comes back frequently, or is accompanied by signs of infection, a professional evaluation helps prevent complications.
Data on 5 doctors who treat ingrown nails
Specialties that treat ingrown nails
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ingrown nails
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Estenio López López
Dr. Campos Vicente Beltran
Dr. Ramos Xavier Velasco
Dr. Othon Mario Vazquez Andrade
Dr. Marco Antonio Uco Rosado
Dr. Jose Luis Guerrero Martinez
Dra. María Azucena Reyes García
Dr. Miguel Benbassat Palacci
Dr. Marco Antonio Gónzalez Acosta
Dr. Patricio Santillan Doherty
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Gutierrez Banda
Dr. Saul Soto Solis
Frequently asked questions
What is ingrown nails?
Ingrown nails occur when the edge of a nail, almost always the big toe, grows into the surrounding skin and causes discomfort and inflammation in the area.
Which doctor treats ingrown nails?
Ingrown Nails is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, general surgeon.