As the name suggests, an ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows into the toe. Symptoms include your toe becoming red, painful and swollen and in extreme cases, it can get infected.

Although you may be able to treat it yourself, it’s important you:

– do not cut your toenail – leave it to grow out

– do not pick at your toe or toenail

– do not wear tight, pointy shoes

If you’re in any kind of discomfort, please get in touch straight away and I will come and see how I can help.