2 10, 2020

Do Sports Increase your Risk of Ingrown Toenails?

By |2020-10-06T15:51:15+00:00October 2nd, 2020|

You use your feet everyday. Whether it’s walking to get somewhere or using your feet to move a table closer to you, they are one of our most important tools for living-- which is why we should take care of them.  Sports are one of the most popular activities among people around the world and [...]

27 09, 2020

How to Soften Ingrown Toenails

By |2020-10-02T15:52:05+00:00September 27th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails develop when part of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. The nail tears the skin and causes it to swell. It can be painful and lead to infections. You are more likely to experience pain when pressure is applied to the toe. Other symptoms of an ingrown toenail are an overgrowth of [...]

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 [...]

20 08, 2020

Ingrown Toenails with Diabetes

By |2020-08-20T21:34:05+00:00August 20th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails are common in people with diabetes. This is because Diabetes can damage the nerves and decrease blood flow to the feet. Improper foot care may result in amputation. Ingrown toenails should be taken care of immediately because it can cause an infection. If you have Diabetes, nerve damage, or poor circulation, you are [...]

8 07, 2020

Ingrown Toenails with Nail Fungus

By |2020-07-08T20:17:11+00:00July 8th, 2020|

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 [...]

27 09, 2019

Dangers of an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:23:41+00:00September 27th, 2019|

Ingrown toenails are usually not dangerous or fatal. However, they can end up being a dangerous condition if you let these conditions go on without any treatment. Popular causes of ingrown toenails include improper footwear, trauma, foot trimming, and hereditary. Learn more about the causes of ingrown toenails here.  If you leave your ingrown nails [...]

13 09, 2019

Proper Footwear to Prevent Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:28:38+00:00September 13th, 2019|

Ingrown toenails bring great pain. It grows into the skin of the toe thus causing the pain. They can also become infected and lead to dismaying symptoms such as pus, redness, and swelling.  Ingrown toenails can be caused by a variety of external and internal factors such as heredity and poor footwear. You can learn [...]

26 12, 2018

Symptoms of an Ingrown Nail

By |2019-10-26T04:24:36+00:00December 26th, 2018|

There are many foot infections and nail infections that exist but you may not always know if you have one. It is important to know and acknowledge the signs and symptoms. For ingrown nails, the symptoms are usually more obvious and instantaneous.   If you have an ingrown nail you may first start seeing the [...]

3 12, 2018

Ingrown Nails

By |2019-10-24T05:43:36+00:00December 3rd, 2018|

One of the leading factors of ingrown nails is simply your genetics. If the natural shape of the nail is more horseshoe-like rather than flat, then it’s more typical for the sides of the nails to dig into the skin. Attempting to fix an ingrown nail can sometimes allow for infection and can almost always [...]