What is an ingrown toenail?

Ingrown toenail is a condition where either a side of toenail grows into the skin or the skin grows over the side of toenails.

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What are the symptoms of an ingrown toenail?

Some symptoms are:

• Pain

• Redness

• Swelling

• Infection

• Difficulty wearing shoes

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What causes an ingrown toenail?

An ingrown toenail is caused by genetic (most common), incorrect cutting of the toenail, trauma, or fungal infection of the toenail.

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How to treat an ingrown toenail?

In mild cases, the part of the offending border of the toenail is excised to relief the symptoms.

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How to prevent an ingrown toenail?

In more severe cases, the part of the offending border is permanently removed by a surgical intervention in order to prevent recurrence or further infection.