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 dropping something heavy on the toenail
- using feet extensively during activities that put pressure on your feet for long periods of time, like soccer, ballet, running track, etc.
- having a medical condition, such as poor circulation due to blocked blood vessels, that can cause nails to curve
- getting overly aggressive pedicures
- picking on your toenail
- not keeping your feet clean or dry
- having irregular toenails that are too curved
- genetics or family history