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360-754-3338

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360-508-3338

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360-400-3338

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Ingrown Nails

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Ingrown nails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin, often causing infection. They are frequently caused by improper nail trimming, but also by shoe pressure, injury, fungus infection, heredity, and poor foot structure.

Toenails should be trimmed straight across, slightly longer than the end of the toe, with toenail clippers.

If they become painful or infected, contact our office. We may remove the ingrown portion of the nail, and if the condition reoccurs frequently, we may permanently remove the nail.


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1610 Bishop Rd SW, Bldg #7,  Tumwater, WA 98512
360-754-3338

1220 West 1st Street SW, Suite B, Centralia, WA 98531
360-508-3338

201 Tahoma Blvd, Suite 208,  Yelm, WA 98597
360-400-3338

Podiatrist - Tumwater, Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, 6336 Littlerock Road, Tumwater WA, 98512 3607543338