An ingrown toenail can be a painful condition however when also paired with a nail fungus it can cause double the trouble.
What exactly is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown nail can result by a variety of exterior causes that you can look into here, and cause the nail to begin growing into the wrong direction and end up digging into your skin surrounding your nail. One of the most common causes of ingrown toenails is trauma to the nail resulting in an injury which can lead to the development of a nail fungus which can also be a cause for abnormal nail growth, and as a result- an ingrown toenail.
As you can see, poor foot care can result in a repeating cycle between nail fungus and an ingrown toenail which is not only a bothersome condition but can lead to intense pain and unsightly toes that inhibit everyday life! Don’t let these easily preventable conditions inhibit you from living your best life, and practice good hygienic habits to care for your feet. A few simple practices you can follow are:
- Washing your feet with soap and water daily
- Wearing clean socks
- Proper fitting shoes
- Cut nails straight across
- Use sterilized tools for manicures and pedicures
- Cleaning your shoes
- Wearing sandals in public showers or pools
Though a very small problem, ingrown can cause you a lot of pain and risk of infection and therefore should be treated seriously. Call us to schedule a consultation with one of our licensed podiatrists at one of our over 80 locations. For more information on nail fungus check out our Laser Nail Therapy Clinic, which is the largest toenail fungus treatment center in the US!