Advice for Ingrown Toenails
Chiropodist in Sudbury, Elliot Lake and North Bay, ON DeSimone Foot and Ankle Centre, Inc.
http://www.desimonefootcentre.com
Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, is usually caused by trimming toenails too
short, particularly on the sides of the big toes. They may also be caused by shoe pressure
(from shoes that are too tight or short), injury, fungus infection, heredity, or poor foot
structure. Ingrown toenails occur when the corners or sides of the toenail dig into the
skin, often causing infection. A common ailment, ingrown toenails can be painful. Ingrown
toenails start out hard, swollen, and tender. Left untreated, they may become sore, red, and
infected and the skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail.
In most cases, treating ingrown toenails is simple: soak the foot in warm, soapy water
several times each day. Avoid wearing tight shoes or socks. Antibiotics are sometimes
prescribed if an infec
