INGROWN TOENAILS​​​

What is an ingrown toenail?

Can ingrown toenails be treated? Yes, they can! You can always request your nail technician to trim the edges of your toenails to prevent them from pressing against your cuticles, which can cause redness, swelling, and irritation.

 

This trimming method is usually effective for very mild cases. However, if you frequently suffer from ingrown toenails, it may indicate a more serious issue, and it's advisable to see a podiatrist as they can provide a more lasting solution and help significantly reduce the occurrence of ingrown toenails.

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When getting your pedicures done, make sure they cut and shape your toenails in a short (but not extremely short) and straight shape. The reason behind cutting your toenails into a straight and short length is that your nails are growing daily.

 

‘U'-shaped nail grows out; it starts to grow into the sides of your toenails. When it continues to push against the skin, it begins to cause the cuticles to swell, thus becoming inflamed and more inclined to become infected as the nail growth continues.

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Make sure you are wearing shoes that fit you perfectly. If you wear shoes that do not fit you anymore, it can lead to severe issues like bunions and ingrown toenails, and in extreme cases, corrective surgery will be required.

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Save yourself the trouble and pain caused by ingrown toenails. Next time you go in for your regularly scheduled pedicure and your nail technician is working on your toenails, make sure you’re not experiencing any pain or make sure your technician isn’t cutting too much into the side of your toenails.

 

While the issue may be mild initially, you certainly don’t want this condition to progress into something that requires more severe treatment. If you are experiencing any symptoms of an ingrown toenail.