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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

6 06, 2019

This is Why You Have an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:26:12+00:00June 6th, 2019|

Not everyone gets ingrown toenails, but why do you have one? Here are possible reasons why: cutting your toenails the wrong way - too short or not straight across wearing shoes or socks that are too tight that press the nail into your toe getting a toenail injury or causing trauma to the toenail, like [...]