The big toe is most commonly affected when an ingrown toenail develops. An ingrown toenail is defined as the nail growing into the skin instead of over it. This can develop for several reasons including a recent toe injury, wearing shoes that do not fit properly, or from tri...
What To Do For Ingrown Toenails - What are ingrown nails and why do I get them? As podiatrists, we typically treat ingrown toenails multiple times a day. An ingrown toenail is when a
Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin instead of over it. This can cause the area to become red, swollen, tender, and painful. Ingrown toenails usually respond well to home treatments. At the earliest signs of an ingrown toenail, you may find relief by wea...
Ingrown toenails can be minimized and avoided with some simple techniques such as trimming your nails properly, wearing shoes that fit properly and using proper arch supports. If you are experiencing painful ingrown toenails, it is essential to seek the expert care of your foot doctor to ensure the
Ingrown toenails (when the nail grows into the surrounding skin) are a very common malady that podiatrists treat, as oftentimes the toenail becomes very painful, inflamed, or even infected. You can help prevent ingrown toenails from developing by avoiding shoes that are too tight and trimming your n...
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Ingrown toenails may begin mildly but can quickly go from bad to worse. This frustrating and painful condition can affect anyone and cause significant issues. Unlike other foot-related conditions, which are often due to genetics or underlying conditions, ingrown toenails are almost always preventabl
Ingrown toenails are one of the most common podiatric conditions. At Family Foot and Ankle Center in Fairfax, Ashburn, McLean, and Reston, VA, your team of seven podiatrists have the experience and skills to help your nails be healthy and pain-free.<br>What causes ingrown toenails?<br>Occurring mostly w
If your toenail is causing you pain and digging into your skin, you may have an ingrown toenail. Watch this video to learn about ingrown toenails.
Ingrown toenails can be painful, and improperly cutting them can only exacerbate the problem. If the nail isn't cut straight across or is chopped too short, it can grow in a slanted direction directly into your skin. This can cause your toe to become red, swollen, infected and increasingly painful. The American Podiatric Medical Association...
In today's blog, we shine a spotlight on a few ways that you can help your child prevent against ingrown toenails.
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Children get ingrown nails easily, making it painful for them to do things they’d normally enjoy. Dr. Antonius Su offers tips to prevent ingrown nails.
Causes of ingrown toenails<br>Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, usually occur on the big toes, but all toes can be subject to the problem. This is due to excessive external pressure or hereditary patterns that causes the edge of the toenail to grow into the skin. When the usually curved
If your ingrown toenail is not treated correctly, it is likely to return. Our Hillsborough podiatrists completely remove and destroy the root of the nail in order to prevent a recurrence.
Anyone that has experienced ingrown toenails can speak of the excruciating pain and how it is unlike any other that they have experienced at one point or the other.