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Surgical procedures around the nail date back to approximately 625 AC. Despite this, there is little public knowledge on maintaining nail health. In order to broaden our understanding of nails, we have included research on other species with nails, such as horse hoofs, and other animals claws. All of these grow at similar rates to [...]
It is important to take a good care of your toenails to prevent and treat your ingrown toenails. But importantly, you should be careful about the way you treat your nails. Here are some tips! Do not cut a notch (a “V” shape in the middle) in the nail Although some people believe this will [...]
An ingrown toenail is a condition in which the corner of a toenail grows into the skin and soft tissue at the side of the nail. It could cause pain, redness, swelling, and infection. This condition occurs more often with the nail on the big toe than smaller toenails. Prevention There are several ways you [...]
Although extremely common an ingrown toenail is still considered a disease of the nail. Children and adults alike can get ingrown toenails. Ingrown toenails are most common in the big toe, but can occur on other nails. They start when the nail grows in the incorrect direction usually into the soft side of the nail. [...]
Nails are made of dense layers of cells being pushed to the surface of your finger. Ridges on your nails correspond to skin ridges under your nails - these help hold your nails in place. When the shape of your nail changes, the connection between those ridges get weaken, and nails start growing into the [...]
How do ingrown nails happen? The nail is likely to grow into the skin when the corners of the nail are pressed against the surrounding skin and cut through it. The nail on big toe is more likely to get affected by this condition than any of the other nails. Causes: Trimming the nails [...]
An ingrown toenail is a common problem wherein the side of a toenail starts growing into the soft skin instead of growing over it. This condition usually affects the big toe, and it causes pain, redness, and swelling at the affected site. When the ingrown nail was left untreated, it can because excessively red, and [...]
Can an ingrown toenail pose serious health complications? Ingrown toenails usually do not keep you bedridden. However, there are certain exceptions for people who have already existing medical problems or diseases that debilitate normal blood flow to the feet. In some situations, an ingrown toenail can end in difficulties for your day to day life. [...]
One common myth regarding ingrown toenails is that only adults can have them. This is false anyone at any age can get an ingrown toenail. Ingrown nails are most common on the big toe. Individuals with particularly thick or curved nails are most susceptible to having an ingrown nail. Often an ingrown nail can be [...]
What is an ingrown toenail? This condition happens when the nail starts pressing against the skin that is surrounding the nail. This leads to the nail growing into the skin, instead of outward. This condition is usually painful, and it causes swelling and infections if not treated properly. Therefore, consulting with the doctor is important [...]