Concern
Ingrown & Brittle Nails
Painful edges and splitting nails, assessed properly.
Own Skin Dermatology & Advanced Aesthetics · Camp, Pune
- Diagnosis before treatment, always
- Plans built for Indian skin and hair types
- Camp, Pune · 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Overview
Understanding ingrown & brittle nails
Ingrown nails and brittle, splitting nails are common and often recurrent. Assessment looks at nail-cutting technique, footwear, occupational exposure and any underlying skin or medical condition before treatment is planned.
At Own Skin Dermatology & Advanced Aesthetics we treat the cause, not just the appearance, which is why every plan starts with an examination.
- Category
- Nail concern
- Assessed by
- Dermatologist-led consultation
- Pathways
- Clinical Dermatology
- Review
- Progress reviewed at follow-up
Common signs
What ingrown & brittle nails can look like
Signs vary between individuals. A consultation confirms what is actually happening in your skin.
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01Pain, redness or swelling at the nail fold
02Recurrent infection at the nail edge
03Splitting, peeling or ridged nails
04Nails that break before they can grow out
When to consult
Signals worth a professional opinion
Consultations at Own Skin Dermatology & Advanced Aesthetics, Camp, Pune · Monday to Sunday · 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
The condition is spreading, recurring or not settling on its own
Home care or over-the-counter products have not helped after several weeks
There is pain, itching, bleeding or rapid change
It is affecting sleep, confidence or daily life
Possible causes
Why ingrown & brittle nails happens
- Incorrect nail-cutting technique or tight footwear
- Repeated trauma or pressure
- Frequent wet work and detergent exposure
- Underlying skin or systemic conditions
The science
How we assess ingrown & brittle nails
What a dermatologist checks before planning care for ingrown & brittle nails.
01
A conversation about duration
triggers, products and previous treatment
02
Clinical examination
with magnification or dermoscopy where useful
03
Investigations only where clinically indicated
Investigations only where clinically indicated
Your treatment journey
From first consultation to review
A structured pathway, so you know what happens at every visit.
Treatment pathways
Treatment options for ingrown & brittle nails
Personalised plans across clinical dermatology and related pathways. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.
Nail Surgery (For Ingrown/Damaged Nails)
For ingrown, damaged and recurrently infected nails.
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Medical Acne Treatment
A structured medical plan for active acne and marks.
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Advanced Vitiligo Care
Stabilise activity first, then work towards repigmentation.
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Psoriasis & Eczema Management
Long-term control with fewer, milder flares.
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Your dermatologists
Assessed and supervised by a dermatologist.
Dr. Ankita Shah
MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Dr. Shanvi Jadhav
MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Dr. Rohan Doshi
MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Every plan at Own Skin begins with a dermatologist's assessment of your skin, history and goals, the treatment, settings and session spacing are decided from that, not from a menu.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Related concerns
Get ingrown & brittle nails assessed by a dermatologist in Camp, Pune.
- Clinic
- Camp, Pune
- Timings
- Monday to Sunday · 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
- Directions
- Get directions
Medically reviewed by Dr Ankita Shah, Lead Dermatologist · Last reviewed 22 August 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a recommendation. Suitability, session counts and outcomes vary between individuals and are confirmed only after clinical assessment.