10 11, 2020

Are Home Remedies for Ingrowns Effective?

By |2020-11-10T01:42:35+00:00November 10th, 2020|

Home remedies are often appealing for a multitude of conditions. These remedies are supposed to treat your issue without requiring medical attention. Sometimes, these remedies can be useful and may even remove the majority of your symptoms. Some remedies may do nothing for your condition at all, and others may in fact be harmful to [...]

3 11, 2020

Ingrown Toenail Pain

By |2020-11-03T03:15:44+00:00November 3rd, 2020|

Ingrown toenails are a common condition, and a painful one at that. Ingrown toenails are usually obvious, with one of the main symptoms being throbbing and intense pain. The most important thing to do once you develop ingrown toenail pain is to go to a licensed podiatrist for treatment. However, this isn’t always possible to [...]

27 10, 2020

Athlete With an Ingrown Toenail – What to Do

By |2020-10-27T00:34:27+00:00October 27th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails can affect anyone of any age, occupation, or activity level. However, physical activity and sports can put pressure on your toenails, and increase the chance of a nail becoming ingrown. This is especially true when a physical activity requires tight shoes, like running shoes. An athlete with an ingrown toenail will often experience [...]

16 09, 2020

How to Maintain Healthy Toenails

By |2020-09-17T08:57:49+00:00September 16th, 2020|

Unmanicured and dirty nails can be embarrassing. Because of this, women tend to cover up to hide their feet or wear nail polish. Vanity aside, keeping toenails clean is a health priority. The health of your toenail is important, but it can easily be ignored. Because they are often covered  up, infections can grow unnoticed [...]

13 11, 2019

Recovery from Different Types of Ingrown Toenail Procedures

By |2019-11-13T01:02:17+00:00November 13th, 2019|

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 [...]