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Ingrown Toenail (cont.)

Ingrown Toenail Don'ts

  • Don't cut toenails in a curved pattern.


  • Don't overcut toenails at edges.


  • Don't wear narrow or poor-fitting shoes.


  • Don't let a toenail infection go too long.


  • Don't try to do home surgery or remove an embedded nail.
Ingrown Toenail At a Glance
  • An ingrown toenail is a common condition in the great toenail.
  • Ingrown toenails are typical in adolescent athletes.
  • Ingrown toenails are frequently associated with tight shoes and toe injuries.
  • Recurrences are common.
  • Ingrown toenails are treated with warm soaks, elevation, and foot hygiene.
  • Ingrown toenails may resolve without medical treatment.
  • Infection is treated with antibiotics.
  • Severe ingrown toenails may require minor nail-removal surgery.

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