Ingrown toenails are painful and ugly. They can make it difficult to put on shoes, to stand, and to walk without pain. An ingrown toenail can decrease your mobility. Your podiatrist can help you get rid of ingrown toenails and teach you tips on how to prevent ingrown toenails in the future. What You Need […]
An ingrown toenail is a toenail which has grown into the surrounding skin of your toe. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you already know how painful it can be. You are at higher risk of developing ingrown toenails if: Your toenails curve under naturally You’ve had an injury to your toe or toenail […]
Are you dealing with a painful toenail? It could be an ingrown toenail. Any ingrown toenail happens when the edge of a toenail, typically the big toenail, grows into the skin. As you might imagine, it can be pretty painful (but if you have one, we certainly don’t have to tell you). If you suspect […]
An ingrown toenail occurs when the toenail is curved and begins to grow into the skin, which can cause irritation and inflammation. This could cause an infection and create pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe. An infection can occur if the toenail is left untreated and breaks the skin. It’s important that you […]
While minor aches and pains in your feet probably won’t have you rushing to the podiatrist’s office for care, certain seemingly innocuous foot problems might require a professional’s touch. Take ingrown toenails, for example. While you may be able to soothe and ease the pain on your own, it’s also important to recognize when an […]
In many cases, an ingrown toenail can be easily clipped away before it becomes a problem. But you can’t always treat an ingrown toenail on your own—you may need an experienced podiatrist to remove it to ensure the ongoing safety and good health of your feet. Find out how a foot doctor at Big Sky […]
