Ingrown Nails
Wearing shoes that crowd your toenails and injuring your nails are two ways to cause ingrown toenails. Diabetics and people with poor circulation also are at risk for these problems, which cause pain, swelling and redness around the nail. The tissue around the nail sometimes becomes infected. Relieve an ingrown toenail at home by soaking feet in warm water and applying antibiotic cream. If the pain persists or the redness spreads, see a doctor. Protect yourself from future ingrown nails by trimming nails straight across and wearing shoes that fit properly.
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- Q What are symptoms of an ingrown toenail?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAn ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail curves inward toward the skin and puts pressure on the skin or punctures it. The main symptoms include: pain or tenderness where the nail meets the skin at the corners swelling and/or redness of... Full Answer
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- Q What are surgical options for ingrown toenails?
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Dr. Christopher Chiodo, Orthopedic SurgeryIngrown toenails can become chronic, occurring over and over again. If so, your doctor may decide to remove the part of the nail that's been causing the problem. This office procedure can be done with chemicals rather than with a scalpel, so you... Full Answer
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- Q Should I talk to my doctor about ingrown nails?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIngrown toenails can usually be treated at home if they have not caused an infection and are not causing serious pain. Experts recommend contacting your doctor if the pain is significant or is not getting better on its own. You may need oral... Full Answer
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- Q What are ingrown toenails?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf nails are not clipped correctly, they can bend into the tissue, causing ingrown toenails. Learn more about ingrown toenails in this video by Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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- Q Can ingrown nails be prevented?
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Making sure you wear comfortable shoes that fit properly can help prevent ingrown nails. Trimming your nails straight across rather than in a curved fashion, and keeping them moderate in length can also help prevent ingrown nails. Another way to prevent... Full Answer
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- Q What causes ingrown nails?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAn ingrown nail grows downward and into the surrounding skin and can be caused by poor-fitting shoes, improper trimming techniques and even genetic factors. Full Answer
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- Q When should I call my doctor if I have ingrown nail?
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If you have an ingrown toenail, call or go to the doctor or clinic if: You still have redness, pain, and swelling The redness, pain, and swelling are very bad -- especially if you have a fever The redness and swelling is spreading up the toe or... Full Answer
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- Q What are my treatment options for ingrown toenails?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyYou should not attempt to treat ingrown toenails yourself. Instead, see a doctor. A doctor may treat the ingrown toenail by gently inserting sterile cotton under the nail. This may help reduce swelling. In more serious cases, the doctor may... Full Answer
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- Q What causes ingrown toenails?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThere are three major causes of ingrown toenails. Learn more about ingrown toenails in this video by Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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- Q How should I treat my ingrown toenails?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThere are things you can do at home to care for an ingrown toenail. Learn more on this topic in this video of Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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