Ingrown Nails
Symptoms, Causes & FAQ
Understanding Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) occurs when the side or corner of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. This is most common on the big toe and can range from mild irritation to a severe infection.
Symptoms of Ingrown Nails
- Hard skin near the nail.
- Tenderness in the skin around the nail.
- Swelling around the skin and nail.
- The skin may be bleeding.
- A curved painful toe nail.
- The toe is painful.
- Redness in the skin next to the nail.
- The toe may be hot.
- Pus or infection may be present near the toe nail.
Why Do They Happen?
- Footwear – ill fitting shoes and footwear which is too tight.
- Incorrect cutting – cut to short or leaving spikes in the nail which pierce the skin.
- Injury – Dropping an object on the nail or sports such as running causing pressure on the nail.
- Hereditary nail conditions – Abnormal curves in the nail.
- Posture or foot abnormality.
- Infection.
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