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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

30 04, 2020

Are you at risk of ingrown toenails?

By |2020-04-30T22:05:10+00:00April 30th, 2020|

Ingrown toenails can be painful and can get worse overtime. Ingrown toenails are when a sharp corner or edge of the toenail digs into the skin at the end of or side of the toe. Anyone can get ingrown toenails but the first question is what are the symptoms of getting an ingrown. The early [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]