Ingrown toenails are a very common condition among youth but it can happen to people of all ages. Many people believe they know how to deal with ingrown toenails on their own, but there are several myths about ingrown nails that you should be aware of.
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Ingrown Toenails always heal on their own
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FACT: Not always. The mild ingrown toenails may heal on their own, but if you do not change your lifestyle such as wearing tight shoes or cutting your nail too short or curved, the symptom can keep coming back. If you get the more severe condition, such as infection, the condition will get just worse if untreated.
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There is no way going to see a doctor just for the ingrown toenails.
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FACT: Not true. If you have still a mild symptom, you can try treating at home. But if the problem does not go away after a reasonable time or the ingrown toenails get a severer infection, you should see your podiatrist. When untreated, the condition just gets worse and more complicated procedure may be required. Also, it is very important to make sure what you have is really an ingrown toenail – it may be something else. Do not hesitate to seek a doctor for your ingrown.
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Ingrown Toenails are caused by heredity, not environmental reasons.
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FACT: It is true that some people are more likely to get an ingrown toenail than others due to their genetics, but the environment plays a huge role to increase the risk of ingrown toenails. For example, Wearing ill-fitting shoes, high heels, and shoes that are too tight or loose could give pressure to your toes, which may cause painful ingrown toenails. It is important to choose properly fitting shoes to keep your toenails healthy. When shop for new shoes, make sure there is a space around your toes and they use the breathable material.
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