Ingrown Toenail is the most common reason for toenail pain, and most commonly affect the great toenail. It is known to be caused by poor nail care such as cutting too short or trimming improperly. But some academic studies showed some people are more prone to get ingrown toenail due to genetic factors.

A study by Dr. Langford and colleague (https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800760114) found that people with a toenail that:

• Has wider nail folds

• Is thinner

• Is flatter

Are more likely to develop ingrown toenails. This is one of the reasons why some people keep having ingrown toenails.

To prevent ingrown toenail, it is important to take care of your toenail properly. You should neither cut your nail too short nor make the corners rounded off. For those who have toenails that are more likely to get ingrown than others, try to pay extra attention to your toes so you can prevent to suffer from painful ingrown.