Ingrowing toenail management

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What Is an Ingrowing Toenail?

An ingrowing toenail occurs when the nail grows abnormally and becomes embedded in the surrounding skin. This results in inflammation, pain and if left untreated the surrounding tissues can become infected.

What Causes Ingrowing Toenails?

An ingrowing toenail can develop due to a number of different factors. 

These include;

• Tight fitting footwear
• Incorrect nail cutting techniques 
• Injury or trauma to the nail

Others factors such as nail shape, posture, gait and foot deformities can predispose you to developing ingrown toenails.

Managing Ingrowing Toenails

• The type of treatment required to help manage an ingrowing toenail will depend on the severity of the condition. 

• Following a thorough assessment the foot health professional will decide upon the best form of treatment. This may involve ongoing conservative treatment or removal of the part of the nail that has become embedded in the skin.

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