Ingrown Toenails with Diabetes
Ingrown toenails are common in people with diabetes. This is because Diabetes can damage the nerves and decrease blood flow to the feet. Improper foot care may result in amputation. Ingrown toenails should be taken care of immediately because it can cause an infection. If you have Diabetes, nerve damage, or poor circulation, you are [...]
Ingrown Toenail Dos and Don’ts
You may have noticed that some people naturally have more of a tendency to develop ingrown toenails than others. This is because ingrown toenails are thought to be controlled largely by a genetic component and can be hereditary, meaning the predisposition runs in families. However, there are some behaviors that promote the development of ingrown [...]
Ingrown Toenails and Nail Fungus
You may have noticed and wondered why those who have nail fungus end up developing ingrown toenails, and vice versa. When you consider how these two conditions occur, the co-occurrence ends up making a lot of sense. An ingrown toenail is when one or both edges of the nail grow into the skin and flesh [...]
Ingrown Toenail Effects on the Body
An ingrown toenail develops when the toenail begins growing into the skin that surrounds the nail causing great pain and discomfort in the toe and foot. This condition is typically caused by tight footwear, improper nail cutting, and trauma to the toe. Symptoms of an advanced infection include odor, pus, and a fever. When the [...]
Preventing Ingrown Toenails in Children
If your child is experiencing pain when they are walking, or directly on their toes or by their toenails, inspect for an ingrown toenail, which is a condition that can cause pain in those who have it. To decrease your child’s chances of getting an ingrown toenail, you can follow the steps below to save [...]
Ingrown Toenails with Nail Fungus
An ingrown toenail can be a painful condition however when also paired with a nail fungus it can cause double the trouble. What exactly is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown nail can result by a variety of exterior causes that you can look into here, and cause the nail to begin growing into the wrong [...]
Ingrown Toenails In Children
An ingrown toenail usually occurs on the big toe. It is a toenail that grows into the skin on the sides of the nail. It causes tenderness, redness, and swelling of the toe or part of the toe. Usually, it is caused by wearing tight shoes, so it is common in kids with growing feet. [...]
Are you at risk of ingrown toenails?
Ingrown toenails can be painful and can get worse overtime. Ingrown toenails are when a sharp corner or edge of the toenail digs into the skin at the end of or side of the toe. Anyone can get ingrown toenails but the first question is what are the symptoms of getting an ingrown. The early [...]
How To Deal with Ingrown Toenails
When dealing with ingrown toenails, there are factors to consider. The first one to consider is pain. Ingrown toenails may cause different levels of pain depending on its severity. A simple ingrown may cause mild discomfort. A worse case may make it unbearable to take a step. Next, you should check for infection. Redness, swelling, [...]
Recovery from Different Types of Ingrown Toenail Procedures
Complete Nail Removal Antibiotics are generally not needed after this type of surgery. After the removal of the nail plate, a non-adhesive sterile gauze will be used as dressing for the toe. A compression bandage will also be used to reduce bleeding. After the surgery, it is important to reduce movement in the first 24 [...]