A red, swollen, throbbing toe where the nail digs into the skin is one of the most common — and most fixable — problems we see. At Kim Holistic Foot & Ankle Center, our podiatrists have provided ingrown toenail treatment in Long Beach for more than 35 years, offering gentle relief and, when needed, a quick in-office procedure that makes the problem far less likely to return. Please don’t dig at it yourself — call (562) 426-2551 or book an appointment online.
An ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, and sometimes infection. It most often affects the big toe. Common causes include:
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers a clear overview of ingrown toenails if you’d like more background.
Treatment depends on how far the nail has grown in and whether there’s an infection:
If you also have thick or discolored nails, ask us about toenail fungus treatment at the same visit.
We’re located at 701 E 28th St #111, Long Beach, CA 90806 — serving Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Carson, and surrounding communities. Office hours: Mon 9:00 AM–12:30 PM & 2:00–5:30 PM; Tue–Wed 9:15 AM–12:30 PM & 2:00–5:30 PM; Thu 9:15 AM–12:30 PM & 2:30–5:30 PM. Closed Fridays except the third Friday of each month; closed weekends.
It’s best not to. “Bathroom surgery” often pushes the nail deeper and raises the risk of infection. Gentle soaking and roomier shoes can ease a mild case, but if it’s painful, red, or draining, see a podiatrist. If you have diabetes, poor circulation, or numbness, skip home soaking and see us instead.
The toe is numbed first, so the procedure itself is generally well tolerated. Most patients are surprised how much better the toe feels right afterward, with only mild soreness as it heals.
It can, especially with curved nails or tight shoes. When a nail keeps getting ingrown, treating the nail border makes recurrence far less likely — we’ll discuss whether that’s right for you.
Seek care promptly if there’s spreading redness, pus, or fever, and right away if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or numbness — foot infections can become serious quickly in those cases.
Call (562) 426-2551 or request an appointment at our Long Beach office. There’s no reason to tough out a painful toe — most ingrown nails are treated quickly, often in a single visit.