13 11, 2019

Recovery from Different Types of Ingrown Toenail Procedures

By |2019-11-13T01:02:17+00:00November 13th, 2019|

Complete Nail Removal Antibiotics are generally not needed after this type of surgery. After the removal of the nail plate, a non-adhesive sterile gauze will be used as dressing for the toe. A compression bandage will also be used to reduce bleeding. After the surgery, it is important to reduce movement in the first 24 [...]

22 10, 2019

When to See a Doctor for an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:23:40+00:00October 22nd, 2019|

An ingrown toenail occurs when part of the nail grows into the skin on the side of the toe. There are different levels of severity ranging from a simple ingrown to a serious infection. An ingrown toenail treatment involves cutting the part of the nail that is growing into the skin. Minor cases are usually [...]

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 [...]

18 10, 2019

Infected Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:23:41+00:00October 18th, 2019|

A toenail infection can be easy to ignore in the beginning, but it can get worse and become unbearably painful. It can be caused by an ingrown toenail or an injury. What causes an infected toenail? Cutting your toenails too short Not cutting the toenails straight across Toenail injury Abnormal toenail shape (curved) Improper footwear [...]

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. [...]

2 10, 2019

Proper Nail Care to Avoid Ingrown Nails

By |2019-10-26T04:23:41+00:00October 2nd, 2019|

Ingrown toenails can be a very painful condition that can result in further health complications and prove to be a serious problem for diabetics or if it is infected. In order to prevent ingrown toenails, it is important to practice good habits and stop the ones that will end up increasing your chances of developing [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

10 09, 2019

Risk of Cellulitis by Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:28:31+00:00September 10th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail is a painful condition that can get worse the longer it is left untreated. The wound is torn through the surrounding skin of the toenail. Without care for a certain amount of time can cause the condition to become infected.  Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs on the skin of the [...]