Ingrown toe nail

A simple medical condition where due to abnormal big toe nail growth, the nail protrudes into the skin and causes irritation and infection, can be a very debilitating condition that proves quite a challenge for any person not to mention a teenager.

In some situations, the skin can be very swollen, red and need recurrent courses of antibiotics. A podiatrist can help with this and help you best approach toenail care, however sometimes this does not settle and requires a surgical procedure, which can be discussed with your children’s orthopaedic surgeon.