Ingrown toenail is a common condition in which the corner or side of toenail grows into the skin and flesh as a result of cutting toenails too short. For some, this condition is less painful. However, other people who developed more severe in growing toenails suffered an extreme amount of pain through days and nights. Luckily, with right treatment and medications given by the right expert, one should be able to be back on their feet within a short period of time. Some elders suggest many traditional remedies or techniques to cure the ingrown toenail at home, for instance, soak the feet in warm water 3-4 times a day, apply petroleum jelly, place cotton or dental floss under the toe, etc. However, most of the time, this kind of pain will not easily go away without proper medical intervention. So, patients with this condition must seek for medical help if the pain is stagnant or become worse
PATIENT STORIES: INGROWN TOENAIL
Skin is the largest organ of human body, performing such a tremendous number of roles mainly to execute 8 primary functions which include; protection, sensation, temperature regulation, immunity, permit movement and growth, excretion, endocrine, absorption and water resistance (New Health Advisor, 2024). Human skin is made up of three layers, epidermis (top), subcutaneous layer and dermis (bottom). Like most organs, skin also has a lot of relatable diseases and illnesses. One of them is called ingrown toenails.
Ingrown toenail is a common condition in which the corner or side of toenail grows into the skin and flesh as a result of cutting toenails too short. For some, this condition is less painful. However, other people who developed more severe in growing toenails suffered an extreme amount of pain through days and nights. Luckily, with right treatment and medications given by the right expert, one should be able to be back on their feet within a short period of time. Some elders suggest many traditional remedies or techniques to cure the ingrown toenail at home, for instance, soak the feet in warm water 3-4 times a day, apply petroleum jelly, place cotton or dental floss under the toe, etc. However, most of the time, this kind of pain will not easily go away without proper medical intervention. So, patients with this condition must seek for medical help if the pain is stagnant or become worse
At Zeyls Clinic, we have encountered one special patient who was diagnosed with ingrown toenail. Her name is Ms. Farah. A 24-years-old lady from Kulai, Johor. Farah went to Zelys in Mid-September of 2023. We could still remember how difficult she was to even walk properly. Her right toe was red, swollen and had some abscess. She was in extreme pain and her toe could not be touched at all due to the developed infections. Actually, the pain was started 2 days earlier before she decided to seek help from our doctor at Zeyls. It happened after Farah coincidentally cut the toe nail incorrectly. Then, the pain had been worsening and she could not sleep well in the night. She was also worry and scared if the pain is not resolved soon, she might not be able to walk on the once a life time event to receive her degree scroll. The clock was ticking very fast because her convocation day was around the corner.
After examining Farah’s condition, our aesthetic consultant Datin Dr. Suhaila Sujani, took an immediate professional approach by giving her two kinds of medications to be taken continuously for three days. The next day, Farah stated that her pain was reduced significantly and, in the night, she could sleep soundly. She was very thrilled and delighted that she could have a memorable convocation, not a nightmare one.
“I am so glad that thankfully I would be able to receive my university degree scroll during the convocation with a huge smile. I cannot imagine how am I going to carry myself throughout the entire ceremony while bearing those unforgettable ingrown toenail pain at my right toe. Miraculously, within just a matter of days, my terrible pain was completely gone. Thank you to Datin Dr. Suhaila & team at
Zeyls Clinic. All of you have made my days become more beautiful and meaningful. Thank you once again”-
Ms Farah, 15th September 2023
Since 2016, Zeyls Clinic had helped thousands of patients who had various kind of skin and skin related problems. We understand how painful it is to have skin diseases; physically and emotionally. We offered our sincere professional help, and guidance with reasonable charges, to ensure that our valued customers receive the best service and eventually, they will have a happier life.
