 [ Symptoms ] is the proper treatment of recurring ingrown toenails to surgically burn the roots to prevent future ingrown toenails my son has recurring ingrown toenails on his large toe the podiatrist removed part of the nail but suggested surgically burning the roots to prevent future ingrown toenails is this the proper treatment [ Disease ] keep yourself busy during the day have a relaxing bath after a healthy dinner and avoid too much thinking this way you will surely have a better sleep at night it also helps a lot to meditate leave all the stress behind and take a good rest maybe it is the stress that brings all those skin and health problems all this time eric schweiger m d   <link>