What are ingrown nails?
When toenails (especially of the big toe) grow out and dig into the skin on either side of the nail, they are called ingrown nails. This condition can be painful and in some cases cause swelling and infection. Most likely caused due to improperly cut nails, wearing shoes that are too tight around the toe region, if a person applies too much pressure on the toe while walking and in some cases diseases like diabetes or other vascular diseases, ingrown nails can be painful and uncomfortable.
Ways to manage it
Most podiatrists (doctors who specialize in the working of the human feet) are of the opinion that the management of this condition can be done at home, but in cases where a patient might have conditions like diabetes, Parkinson's or other serious disorders they might not be able to treat it themselves and will require medical attention. That being said, treating this condition is fairly easy. Here are some handy tips:
Finally, ingrown nails can be very irritating and unsightly, but all you need to do is take care of the condition on a regular basis, and soon you will find relief from it. (Read: Six fixes for beautiful and happy feet)
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