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 [...]

18 07, 2019

Treating Your Child’s Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:27:39+00:00July 18th, 2019|

If your child approaches you with a red, swollen toe, it might be an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails are very common and are usually caused by ill-fitting shoes or trauma. With a child’s daily agenda filled with playing and constantly growing it would not be a surprise if your child has developed one by stubbing [...]

25 06, 2019

Athletes and Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:25:55+00:00June 25th, 2019|

Athletes, especially those who play soccer or run track, are prone to ingrown toenails. Ingrown toenails develop when the nail grows to the side and burrows into the flesh of the toe. This can cause pain and swelling that can disturb the athlete’s performance. There are several factors that cause ingrown toenails, including wearing the [...]