21 10, 2019

Diabetes and Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:23:41+00:00October 21st, 2019|

Foot complications such as 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 [...]

14 10, 2019

Types of Ingrown Toenail Surgery

By |2019-10-26T04:23:41+00:00October 14th, 2019|

The simple definition of an ingrown toenail is when the side of the toenail grows into the skin. This causes swelling, pain, and in some cases, infection. For a minor case of an ingrown toenail, people usually go to salons to have it removed. Some people cut and remove it on their own. But for [...]

9 10, 2019

Ingrown Toenail Removal Aftercare

By |2019-10-26T04:23:41+00:00October 9th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail is a very painful condition that can hurt with every step. A standard ingrown toenail removal procedure involves removing the part of the nail that is growing into the skin. The part of the nail bed that grows the ingrown nail will be destroyed to make sure that it doesn't come back. [...]

26 09, 2019

Ingrown Nail Pain Relieving Techniques

By |2019-10-26T04:23:42+00:00September 26th, 2019|

Ingrown toenails are a painful condition that occurs by either trauma, pressure, or heredity. There a numerous amount of at-home treatment options for ingrown nails. Non-surgical treatments may take weeks to months of consistent reapplication to see meaningful results.  Here are a few pain-relieving techniques for ingrown nails:  Cotton wick: Use a small piece of [...]

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 [...]

5 09, 2019

Ingrown Toenail Surgery

By |2019-10-26T04:28:24+00:00September 5th, 2019|

People often get ingrown nail surgery when they suffer from chronic ingrown toenails. This is a stubborn where the ingrown nail keeps on coming back. Ingrown toenail surgery involves either partial nail removal or entire nail removal.  Preparation for surgery includes first disinfecting the toe and numb the area with an anesthetic. The doctor might [...]

27 08, 2019

Benefits of Epsom Salt

By |2019-10-26T04:28:03+00:00August 27th, 2019|

Epsom salt is a common natural remedy for multiple minor illnesses because it is easily absorbed by the skin. One of the elements found in epsom salt is magnesium which regulates enzyme activity, reduces inflammation, and improves muscle and nerve function. Sulfates, on the other hand, are known to support the absorption of nutrients through [...]

22 08, 2019

Ingrown Toenail Symptoms

By |2019-10-26T04:28:09+00:00August 22nd, 2019|

An ingrown toenail condition occurs when a toenail begins growing into the flesh of the skin surrounding the nail. This can cause the toe to experience swelling, redness, and can even result in an infection. The pain throughout the toes might result in pain which might require the attention of the podiatrist.  Conditions of poor [...]

20 08, 2019

How to Cut an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:28:17+00:00August 20th, 2019|

If an ingrown toenail has already developed you can cut it to minimize the condition and prevent it from getting worse. However, if the condition has already advanced then leave the problem for your podiatrist to attend because cutting a severe ingrown toenail by yourself can make the condition worse. Cutting The Ingrown Check your [...]

30 07, 2019

Symptoms of an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:27:48+00:00July 30th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail is a condition that affections millions throughout the nation, with the big toe being the most common culprit. This  is where a toenail grows into the skin that surrounds the nail of your toes. An ingrown toenail condition can turn into a painful one and can be indicated by the following symptoms   [...]