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Ingrown Toenails

What is an ingrown toenail?

Ingrown toenails occur when a nail curves down at the sides and grows into the skin.  This can be painful and invite infection.  Ingrown toenails happen most often to the big toe.

What causes ingrown toenails?

Ingrown toenails are often caused by improper trimming.  They can also be caused by crowding of toes or pressure in shoes, repeated trauma to the feat from normal activities, or heredity.

How can I prevent ingrown toenails?

It’s most important to trim nails carefully with clean, sharp toenail clippers.  Avoid injuring the adjacent skin.

How can I treat an ingrown toenail?

Don’t attempt to remove any part of an infected nail and don’t use over-the-counter medications.   If a nail continues to grown inward despite proper trimming, see your podiatrist for evaluation and treatment.