Ingrown Toenails: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery After Nail Surgery

  Ingrown Toenails: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery After Nail Surgery Anyone who has experienced an ingrown toenail understands how a very small area of the body can create a surprisingly large amount of pain. What may start as a mild irritation can quickly turn into swelling, infection and difficulty walking or wearing shoes. Fortunately, with the right approach to prevention and early care, many problems can be avoided. And when a toenail does become ingrown repeatedly, surgical treatment offers long-lasting relief. What Causes an Ingrown Toenail? An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows into the surrounding skin rather than straight outward. The big toe is most often affected, but any toe can become problematic. There are a few common triggers people may not realise contribute to the issue. Nails cut too short or with rounded edges often grow back incorrectly. Footwear that squeezes the toes together places continuous pressure on the nail edge. Trauma from sports or stu...