Ingrown Toenails - Podiatrist in Springfield, Warren and Edison, NJ - Eric Kolodin, DPM
Dr. Eric Kolodin discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Ingrown Toenails.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown nails, the most common nail impairment, are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the soft tissue of nail grooves, often leading to irritation, redness, and swelling. Usually, toenails grow straight out. Sometimes, however, one or both corners or sides curve and grow into the flesh. The big toe is usually the victim of this condition but other toes can also become affected.
Ingrown toenails may be caused by:
- Improperly trimmed nails (Trim them straight across, not longer than the tip of the toes. Do not round off corners. Use toenail clippers.)
- Heredity
- Shoe pressure; crowding of toes
- Repeated trauma to the feet from normal activities
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