20 11, 2020

The Wrong Way to Treat an Ingrown Toenail

By |2020-11-20T21:40:40+00:00November 20th, 2020|

Ingrown toenail treatment can be urgent when pain is bad or infection is starting. Because of this, you may rush into certain home remedies or attempt certain treatments you’ve found online or through a friend. You must do your research before doing anything to your toe; most of these home remedies can be dangerous and [...]

18 11, 2020

Healing After Ingrown Toenail Surgery

By |2020-11-18T22:05:10+00:00November 18th, 2020|

If you are considering ingrown toenail surgery, you likely have been impacted by the stress an ingrown toenail surgery can bring. The good news is that after your surgery, you can look forward to living free of the ingrown that has been bothering you. However, after the surgery, you do need to take some steps [...]

18 11, 2020

Conditions That Can Cause Ingrown Toenails

By |2020-11-18T04:22:18+00:00November 18th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails are a result of the nail growing into the side of the skin and into the toe. This can cause extreme pain and loss of full range of movement. Usually, this happens when the nail starts to grow a little off to the side because of pressure on the foot from physical activity [...]

17 11, 2020

Why An Ingrown Can Get Worse

By |2020-11-17T03:05:55+00:00November 17th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails are painful and can be hard to get rid of. If your ingrown is getting worse, this can be cause for a lot of frustration and pain. There are a few reasons why this may be happening, and a few things you can do to prevent it from getting even worse. If you [...]

14 11, 2020

Is Dental Floss Safe to Use for Ingrowns?

By |2020-11-14T00:10:03+00:00November 14th, 2020|

Home remedies for ingrown toenails can be appealing for many reasons. Ingrown nails are often very painful and can place limits on your daily life. Home remedies claim to be able to treat ingrowns without the need for an appointment with a doctor. This can seem appealing when you want to get rid of your [...]

11 11, 2020

Infected Ingrown Toenail Care

By |2020-11-11T01:59:47+00:00November 11th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails are usually painful, and a pain to both get rid of or leave untreated. When these already pesky ingrowns become infected, treatment becomes even more complicated. When an ingrown becomes infected, the skin around it becomes red and inflamed. Often, the sign that an ingrown has become infected comes in the form of [...]

4 11, 2020

Trimming Your Toenails to Avoid an Ingrown

By |2020-11-04T02:09:28+00:00November 4th, 2020|

While ingrown toenails can arise for a variety of reasons, there are measures you can take to prevent them from appearing. One of the simplest is to be careful and intentional when cutting your toenails. Simply using the right tools and trimming with the right technique can save you from a lot of pain and [...]

30 10, 2020

Types of Ingrown Toenail Surgery

By |2020-10-30T21:51:33+00:00October 30th, 2020|

It is a high priority for patients with ingrown toenails to get treatment as soon as possible. This condition can be painful, and worsens with time. When left untreated, ingrown toenails can become more severe and infected. If you have an ingrown toenail, you may be wondering what the best treatment option for you is. [...]

28 10, 2020

When do Ingrown Toenails Require Medical Attention

By |2020-10-28T02:22:59+00:00October 28th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails can be annoying, often painful experiences that often require medical attention. However, if your ingrown toenail isn’t severe, you may be wondering if you can handle the treatment for it yourself. If you identify your ingrown before it becomes severe, you can attempt home remedies like Epsom salt soaks before you go to [...]

20 10, 2020

Why Did I Get An Ingrown Toenail?

By |2020-10-20T23:22:16+00:00October 20th, 2020|

An ingrown toenail is when the corner of the toenail grows in the side of the toe and into the flesh, thereby causing a cut that often becomes infected and painful. While ingrown toenails can occur on any toe, they usually occur on the big toe. Because of the troublesome and painful nature of ingrown [...]