14 01, 2019

Myths and Facts About Ingrown Toenails (Part 2)

By |2019-10-26T04:25:21+00:00January 14th, 2019|

Although ingrown toenails are very common conditions, many people tend to have a misconception about the conditions and how we treat nails in general. We should make a curve when we cut nails. FACT: Making a notch or curve in toenails will increase the change of ingrown toenails. Always cut nails straight across and try [...]

9 01, 2019

Myths & Facts About Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:25:09+00:00January 9th, 2019|

Ingrown toenails are a very common condition among youth but it can happen to people of all ages. Many people believe they know how to deal with ingrown toenails on their own, but there are several myths about ingrown nails that you should be aware of. Ingrown Toenails always heal on their own FACT: Not [...]

8 01, 2019

Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:24:48+00:00January 8th, 2019|

This small abnormality that a toenail can have can cause a huge ruckus to your life if you leave it untreated. This common issue is an ingrown toenail. And if you have had one you know how badly the nail can affect your life. If you have had an ingrown toenail you might understand that [...]

26 12, 2018

Symptoms of an Ingrown Nail

By |2019-10-26T04:24:36+00:00December 26th, 2018|

There are many foot infections and nail infections that exist but you may not always know if you have one. It is important to know and acknowledge the signs and symptoms. For ingrown nails, the symptoms are usually more obvious and instantaneous.   If you have an ingrown nail you may first start seeing the [...]

7 12, 2018

Expect the Unexpected!

By |2019-10-24T05:43:36+00:00December 7th, 2018|

Ingrown nails are very common and can happen quite easily. Usually, it is pretty simple to detect if you have one or not with a few simple signs or symptoms. Some of the more common symptoms and signs of an ingrown nail are tenderness or swelling on the skin that is adjacent to the nail. [...]

3 12, 2018

Ingrown Nails

By |2019-10-24T05:43:36+00:00December 3rd, 2018|

One of the leading factors of ingrown nails is simply your genetics. If the natural shape of the nail is more horseshoe-like rather than flat, then it’s more typical for the sides of the nails to dig into the skin. Attempting to fix an ingrown nail can sometimes allow for infection and can almost always [...]

29 11, 2018

Ingrown Toenails and Tight Shoes

By |2019-10-24T05:43:37+00:00November 29th, 2018|

If you feel that your toenails are becoming tender, painful, or swollen, you may be experiencing an incoming ingrown toenail. Shoes that do not fit properly can often cause this to occur. Ill-fitted shoes may be the greatest cause to your achy toes or feet as well. The constant abrasion of the toes against the tight [...]

28 11, 2018

Natural Remedies for Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-24T05:43:37+00:00November 28th, 2018|

When a toenail has a tendency to grow inwards, it gets into the border of the skin. This problem can cause a tremendous amount of discomfort, inflammation, and even pain. When this happens, the risk of infection in the surrounding skin very well increases. The causes of an ingrown would most likely be at least [...]

26 11, 2018

Nothing But Facts

By |2019-10-24T05:43:37+00:00November 26th, 2018|

Did you know you can also develop an ingrown nail just based on your genetics? Sometimes it can be as simple as the way your nail grows from infancy can cause it to curve too much and cut into the side. You may have also damaged your nail and permanently changed the direction of your [...]

21 11, 2018

Help, I have ingrown Nail!

By |2019-10-24T05:43:37+00:00November 21st, 2018|

Ingrown toenails are no laughing matter. They can cause excruciating pain and discomfort. If left untreated for too long, an ingrown toenail can cause severe infection, and if you thought the pain was bad before, try dealing with an infected ingrown toenail! The infected site can cause your entire toe to swell and inflame, become [...]