Ingrown Toenail

You should see an experienced podiatrist as soon as possible if your toe is painful, swollen, red or showing signs of infection. Early treatment is much simpler than treating an established infection. If you are diabetic and have any pain or inflammation in your toes, you should see an experienced podiatrist immediately. [...]

Yes. In mild cases, Rachel can treat an ingrown toenail by carefully cutting back the corner of the nail, along with advice on footwear and nail cutting technique. Surgery is only recommended for recurrent, longstanding or severely infected cases that have not responded to conservative treatment.