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Ingrown toenails are caused by the pressure from the ingrowth of the nail edge into the toe’s skin. And as the edge of the nail breaks through the skin, it creates inflammation. Originally, this may appear to be an insignificant discomfort, however, it can result in infection in the adjacent skin and/or develop into a recurring problem. Ingrown toenail mainly affects the large (great) toes, although; any of the toenails can be a victim.
The primary causes of an ingrown toenail are poor toenail trimming, poor shoe fitting, an inherited condition as well as injury and nail picking.
The warm, wet environment of the feet can be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, thus, whenever there is a break in the skin from the offending nail border, these organisms capture the area and cause infection. The signs and symptoms include redness, pain, swelling, streaking and discharge that may be green, yellow or white and purulent (having pus).
Several risk conditions may contribute to a person having an ingrown toenail which may include
To prevent ingrown nails, do wear proper fitting shoes that allow you to wiggle your toes without having your foot slide around within. Improper fitting footwear can cause conflict to the toenail. Furthermore, don’t cut down the corners of the toenails. Use proper ways of trimming the toenail with clean tools and never trim them too short.
Your toe pain will begin to progress as soon as the nail is removed. You may return to your usual routines when you no longer have pain in your toe. Our providers at Southwest Urgent Care & Family Practice are trained to treat ingrown toe nail.
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