A podiatrist will remove the ingrown portion of the nail and may prescribe a topical or oral medication to treat the infection. If ingrown nails are a chronic problem, your podiatrist can perform a procedure to permanently prevent ingrown nails.

Do Chiropodists deal with ingrown toenails?

A podiatrist (chiropodist) can help you with common foot problems, including ingrown toenails and bunions.

How does a podiatrist remove an ingrown toenail?

Once you're prepped, the doctor will use scissors and special tools to separate your toenail from the bed, making a vertical cut from the ingrown side down to the cuticle. They'll then remove the cut section. If necessary, the entire nail may be removed, particularly if both sides of your nail are ingrown.