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Toenails

Toenail Problems and Treatment

Individualized Treatment Plans | Board Certified | Over 35 Years of Experience

Individualized Treatment Plans

Board Certified 

Over 35 Years of Experience

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Get Your Toenail Issues Treated

We can help you with your ingrown toenails, fungus, or bruised nails. Keeping your nails in good condition is important. If you find any signs of a problem, call our doctor at Carol A. Akerman, DPM in Knoxville, TN.

Discolored Nails

Discolored nails could be a sign of fungus. Bruising of nails occurs in sports that involve running or stopping quickly. It can also occur if a heavy object drops on the toe.

Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails can be caused by improper trimming, inherited nail deformities, injuries, fungal infections, or pressure. Visit us to be evaluated for infection and to treat the ingrown toenail.

Prevention and Treatment

To prevent these problems, wear the right shoes, and trim your nails properly. Shoes with the right amount of wiggle room and support and made of natural materials are ideal. It is also best to cut your nails straight across.

We may need to remove one side of your nail back to the cuticle to treat the root of the nail. You may also require antibiotics. Sometimes temporary or permanent removal of the entire nail is needed. If the toenail is thick, we can thin it by filing or grinding. Oral and topical medications are available to treat fungus.

Toenail Care

Call today to schedule your appointment.

Our doctor has over 35 years of experience.

(865) 329-3338

(865) 329-3338
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She did a wonderful job on my ingrown toenail!

- Wayne Smith

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