Let Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care be your choice for podiatrist in Sterling Heights for all of your foot and ankle needs.

What Is an Ingrown Nail?

When a nail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This “digging in” of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe.

If an ingrown nail causes a break in the skin, bacteria may enter and cause an infection in the area, which is often marked by drainage and a foul odor. Causes of ingrown nails include:

• Heredity
• Trauma
• Improper trimming
• Improperly sized footwear
• Nail Conditions

Treatment

After examining the toe, the foot and ankle surgeon will select the treatment best suited for you. If an infection is present, an oral antibiotic may be prescribed.

A minor surgical procedure, often performed in the office, will ease the pain and remove the offending nail.
After applying a local anesthetic, the doctor removes part of the nail’s side border. Some nails may become ingrown again, requiring removal of the nail root. 

Following the nail procedure, a light bandage will be applied. Most people experience very little pain after surgery. If your surgeon has prescribed an oral antibiotic, be sure to take all the medication, even if your symptoms have improved.

KYLE W. SUNDBLAD, D.P.M., D.A.B.P.S., F.A.C.F.A.S., F.A.P.W.C.A., F.A.S.P.S.

Sadegh Arab, D.P.M.

Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care was opened by Dr. Kyle Sundblad in March of 2017. Dr. Sundblad has been practicing at our other location, Macomb Foot, Ankle & Wound Care, since August of 2003. He attended Michigan State University where he graduated with Cum Laude Honors. Dr. Sundblad is board certified by The American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Arab joined Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care in July 2020.Dr. Arab received his Podiatric Medicine degree in 2018 from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a three-year surgical residency program where he received special training in diabetic foot care, limb salvage and diabetic wound care. He graduated with a Bachlor of Science from the University of Michigan in 2012.

The office staff was fantastic! As a new patient, they got me on the same day and provided me with the relief that I needed. I will be referring my friends and family to go see them too!

- Terrance Clark

Lovely office! The front desk staff is very helpful and Dr. Sundblad is great. I would recommend him to anybody.

- Emily Richards

Sterling Heights, MI Podiatrist

Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care

41400 Dequindre Road, Suite 100

Sterling Heights, MI 48314