7 08, 2019

Causes of an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-24T05:43:32+00:00August 7th, 2019|

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 reasons for an ingrown toenail to develop  [...]

5 08, 2019

How to Prevent an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-24T05:43:32+00:00August 5th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail protrudes into the surrounding flesh around it which is common among the toes due to footwear. An ingrown toenail can end up being a very painful condition resulting in redness around the nail, tenderness, swelling of the toe, and/or an infection of the nail. More on symptoms of [...]

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   [...]

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 [...]

16 07, 2019

Are Ingrown Toenails Hereditary?

By |2019-10-26T04:27:32+00:00July 16th, 2019|

Though ingrown toenails are usually developed from wrong footwear or trauma, they can also be hereditary. This is called onychocryptosis which is a condition where the corner or side of your nail is growing into your skin. Since ingrown toenails may occur from the shape of the toe or nail, this trait can then be [...]

15 07, 2019

Treating Ingrown Toenails at Home

By |2019-10-26T04:27:24+00:00July 15th, 2019|

So you see that you have an ingrown toenail and have searched Google to find out your options. The first step is to begin at home care to see if the problem can be alleviated, here are a few things you can try: Soaking the foot in epsom salt/ tea tree oil/disinfecting oil Washing the [...]

11 07, 2019

How Do You Ease the Pain of an Ingrown Toenail?

By |2019-10-26T04:27:08+00:00July 11th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail can be a very painful condition that feels even worse when you put on shoes or have to walk around. Luckily, there are a few ways to ease the pain: Soaking your feet in warm water with one cup of Epsom Salt  Using cotton or floss to lift the nail after your [...]

4 07, 2019

Ingrown Toenail Pus?

By |2019-10-24T05:43:34+00:00July 4th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail can be a harmless injury from stubbing your toe,  but can easily turn into a medical problem if it begins to show symptoms of infection. An infection may develop from ignoring the ingrown until it gets worse, infections caused by fungi, and the conditions of your shoewear.  Infections are also more bound [...]

2 07, 2019

Pedicures and Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:26:43+00:00July 2nd, 2019|

Pedicures are a place for relaxation and rejuvenation but may also put you at higher risk of getting ingrown toenails. When nails are not cut properly, they have a greater chance of becoming ingrown which can cause a lot of pain for the person receiving the pedicure. This may occur when the pedicurist files the [...]

27 06, 2019

Sandals, Beach Pails, and… Ingrown Toenails?

By |2019-10-26T04:26:34+00:00June 27th, 2019|

Hot weather and closed-toe shoes can be an unpredictable duo recipe for disaster that can increase your chances of an ingrown toenail, a painful and troublesome condition. Ingrown toenails can be caused by a variety of factors, but summer is when ingrown toenails can occur more often.   Stimulated by the heat during the summer, the [...]