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 [...]

16 09, 2020

Are Ingrown Toenails Dangerous?

By |2020-09-17T08:56:05+00:00September 16th, 2020|

Ingrown toenail are not deadly but can be very painful. If left untreated, it can cause serious complications. Ingrown toenails are of special concern for people with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or poor circulation. They have impaired blood flow to the extremities of the body: arms and feet. Ingrown toenails occur on the [...]

11 09, 2020

Removing A Dead Toenail

By |2020-09-15T15:09:45+00:00September 11th, 2020|

A dead toenail is a common problem. At some point in your life, you will lose a toenail or damage it. As common as it is, people do not know how to remove a dead nail in a safe and painless way. The first step in the process is identifying the cause. Once you know [...]

11 09, 2020

Stages of an Ingrown Toenail

By |2020-09-15T15:08:48+00:00September 11th, 2020|

An ingrown toenail is a condition that can cause painful complications that may affect your daily life such as an infection. In the long run, ingrown toenails are caused by poor monitoring of the feet such as ill-fitting shoes. The condition can be divided into three different stages that can convey what type of treatment [...]

10 09, 2020

How to Stop Ingrown Toenails

By |2020-09-15T15:07:27+00:00September 10th, 2020|

In the summer, people prefer wearing sandals and flip flops. Cooler weather can drive people to wear boots or other closed toe footwear rather than sandals and flip flops. Also, there are people who need to wear boots or closed shoes for work, like those in the military or construction. Closed footwear is great for [...]

10 09, 2020

Taking Care of Ingrown Toenails at Home

By |2020-09-15T15:08:05+00:00September 10th, 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 overgrowth of the [...]

9 09, 2020

What Causes Ingrown Toenails?

By |2020-09-10T03:03:16+00:00September 9th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails are a common yet painful condition where the corner or side of the nail is growing into the flesh surrounding the toe. Since the condition is very common, causes for the condition will be common practices that can also be prevented.  Here are the most common causes of ingrown toenails: Wearing ill-fitting shoes [...]

27 08, 2020

The Best Way to Treat an Ingrown Toenail

By |2020-08-27T22:32:39+00:00August 27th, 2020|

When choosing the type of treatment, there are factors to consider. The first one to consider is pain. Ingrown toenails may cause different levels of pain depending on its severity. A simple ingrown may cause mild discomfort. A worse case may make it unbearable to take a step. Next, you should check for infection. Redness, [...]

25 08, 2020

Seeing A Podiatrist for an Ingrown Toenail

By |2020-08-25T20:55:07+00:00August 25th, 2020|

For minor cases of ingrown toenail, you can treat them at home with topical antibiotic creams and over the counter pain medicine. Soaking the infected toe also helps to soften the area and get that nail to grow properly above the skin. A nail that is growing into the skin causes a great deal of [...]