Ingrown Toenail

Question 1

Ingrown toenail - key symptoms (2)

Answer 1

Inflammation of the affected toe
Nail growing into the skin

Question 2

Ingrown toenail - risk factors (6)

Answer 2

Incorrect clipping
Poor-fitting shoes
Sweating lots
Injury to the toe
Tight socks
Fungal infection

Question 3

Ingrown toenail - extra questions (3)

Answer 3

Is there any bleeding
Is there any pus
Diabetes?

Question 4

Ingrown toenail - explanation

Answer 4

When the toenail grows into the skin causing pain and inflammation, usually caused by pressure or incorrect clipping

Question 5

Ingrown toenail - treatment options (2)

Answer 5

Analgesics (paracetamol or ibuprofen)
Consider Savlon antiseptic cream (apply prn, children + adults)Ingrown toenail -

Question 6

Ingrown toenail - lfiestyle (5)

Answer 6

Soak feet in warm salty water for 10 mins 3-4 times a day and gently push skina away
Keep feet clean and dry
Wear wide-fitting shoes, ideally open-toed
Avoid cutting or picking the skin
In the future, cut toenail straight across

Question 7

Ingrown toenail - referral (3)

Answer 7

Diabetics
Signs of infection
no improvement after 4-5 days