10 07, 2020

Preventing Ingrown Toenails in Children

By |2020-07-10T20:21:06+00:00July 10th, 2020|

If your child is experiencing pain when they are walking, or directly on their toes or by their toenails, inspect for an ingrown toenail, which is a condition that can cause pain in those who have it. To decrease your child’s chances of getting an ingrown toenail, you can follow the steps below to save [...]

16 07, 2019

Are Ingrown Toenails Hereditary?

By |2019-10-26T04:27:32+00:00July 16th, 2019|

Though ingrown toenails are usually developed from wrong footwear or trauma, they can also be hereditary. This is called onychocryptosis which is a condition where the corner or side of your nail is growing into your skin. Since ingrown toenails may occur from the shape of the toe or nail, this trait can then be [...]

16 11, 2018

How to Tell if Your Baby Has an Ingrown Nail

By |2019-10-24T05:43:37+00:00November 16th, 2018|

It may come as a shock but ingrown toenails can happen to individuals of all ages, including infants and children. A few key signs that identify if your child has an ingrown is redness, swelling on the skin adjacent to the nail, and pain. Some toddlers may pull on their the foot because due to [...]