08/12/2025
This is a crazy number! Foot health professionals and podiatrists can give you advice and treatment for ingrowing toenails. They can be extremely painful and the earlier they are seen the better. Often they can be managed conservatively if caught early and if surgery is needed then a podiatrist can help.
NHS England reported 3,890 ingrown toenails presented at A&E last winter. Podiatrists are the experts in foot and lower limb care and can provide specialist care for ingrown nails, including minor surgery to resolve them. Check with your local NHS for podiatry access criteria or find your nearest private podiatrist at https://rcpod.org.uk/find-a-podiatrist and save A&E for the critical care.