Hey beta - the toe is more difficult - it's a curved as opposed to flat surface, so there's tension on the skin from all angles. Also, the squamous epithelium there is much much thicker than in other parts of your skin, like your arm or something, so they may have had to go deeper for clean margins. Regardless, it hurts. Try some NSAIDs or, if that doesn't work, a topical cocaine solution does wonders if you can get your hands on it. Ice might help too.

Lise - Heider says hi. He does remember you.