Toenail Conditions
Podiatrists, Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Montebello, CA
Ingrown Toenails (Onychocryptosis) Eliminated!
Get the gentle care you need for your ingrown toenail.
An ingrown toenail occurs when a corner of the nail grows into the flesh of the toe, causing redness and swelling, followed by pain and often infection. Ingrown nails may happen due to improper trimming of the toenail, trauma or genetic factors.
At our Podiatry Practice, Ara Kelekian, DPM, the treatment for ingrown nail will be gentle and virtually painless, and we'll get you back to your normal activities right away Treatment for ingrown toenails is performed by gently numbing the toe, and then removing the offending corner of the nail. If you have chronic ingrown toenails, our foot doctor can remove the root in the office to permanently prevent re-growth of the ingrown portion of the nail.
Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
Do crumbly, thickened toenails have you hiding your feet?
Fungal toenails are caused by an organism that grows in and under the nail. The fungus likes to grow in warm, moist places like your shoes. Many patients pick up fungal toenail infections in the gym locker room, from a nail salon, wet shoes or from trauma. Fungus can stay in the nails for many years and can be passed from one person to another. Treatment for fungal toenails includes topical and oral medications, which used together are very effective.
If you're tired of looking at those unsightly toenails, contact our Podiatry Practice, Ara Kelekian, DPM and learn all your treatment options. Our experienced Doctor can diagnose the cause of toenail problems and recommend treatments. We look forward to working with you to get you back to feeling your best.