Ingrown Toenails - Podiatrist in Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS - Thomas Bembynista, DPM
Dr. Thomas Bembynista of KC Foot Care discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Ingrown Toenails.
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Ingrown Toenails
Overview
Ingrown toenails are very common. It's a very painful condition that occurs when the skin on the side of a toenail grows over the edge of the nail, or when the nail grows into the skin.
Causes
Ingrown toenails can develop for many reasons. In some cases, the toenails are simply too long. Trauma, such as stubbing a toe or having someone step on it can cause the nail to jam into the skin. Incorrect cutting and also cause them. Many times they are a hereditary condition because of the shape of the toes or nails.
Symptoms
Ingrown nails should be treated as soon as possible. If the skin is red, painful, or swollen on the sides of the nail, there may be an infection. The ingrown nail can produce a bacteria-rich environment that ca
