27 09, 2020

Preventing Ingrown Toenails

By |2020-10-02T15:51:56+00:00September 27th, 2020|

As you may already know, some people are more predisposed to ingrown toenails than others due to the way their nails naturally grow, which is genetic. However, sometimes ingrown toenails can develop due to environmental factors. This means that there are some things that you can personally do to reduce your chances of getting an [...]

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 [...]

25 06, 2019

Athletes and Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:25:55+00:00June 25th, 2019|

Athletes, especially those who play soccer or run track, are prone to ingrown toenails. Ingrown toenails develop when the nail grows to the side and burrows into the flesh of the toe. This can cause pain and swelling that can disturb the athlete’s performance. There are several factors that cause ingrown toenails, including wearing the [...]

10 06, 2019

Easy Ways to Prevent Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:26:04+00:00June 10th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail can be very inconvenient and painful. If not taken care of properly, it can get infected. The big toe is most often affected, but other toes can get ingrown nails too. It can be hereditary but is often caused by poor or improper foot care. When they become very painful, you’ll have [...]

26 12, 2018

Symptoms of an Ingrown Nail

By |2019-10-26T04:24:36+00:00December 26th, 2018|

There are many foot infections and nail infections that exist but you may not always know if you have one. It is important to know and acknowledge the signs and symptoms. For ingrown nails, the symptoms are usually more obvious and instantaneous.   If you have an ingrown nail you may first start seeing the [...]