Chiropody » Ingrowing Toe Nails
Ingrowing toe nails is where the edge or corner of the nail grows down and cuts into the adjacent skin of your toe, becoming red, tender and swollen.
It can feel as though you have a splinter and be extremely painful to walk and touch. Ingrowing toe nails generally affect the big toe, however it is not uncommon for other toes to be affected.
They usually start with a small amount of discomfort along the side of the nail, at this stage it is advisable to ask the Podiatrist to look and ease the discomfort.
Younger, sporty and active people are more prone to have ingrowing toe nails. Additionally it may occur from poor nail cutting technique or from wearing slip on shoes, socks or tights that are too tight. Ingrowing toe nails can also be genetically related. |
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