An ingrown nail.

These are extremely common and can be quite painful.

Many people who have a painful toe don’t know it’s coming from the nail.

Others have redness and drainage that makes it more obvious.

Some ingrown nails even hurt when the bed covers touch them.

The most common cause of an ingrown nail is… genetics.

Children are just as prone as adults .

Cutting the nail too closely or having it stepped on are other common causes of an ingrown nail.

Fortunately, there is an easy solution for fast and lasting relief .

When someone who has suffered with this problem for many years learns of a permanent solution, their smile is priceless.

Self-treating an ingrown nail or having a nail tech at a salon try to relieve it can make it worse.

Self-treating is especially a no-no if you have Diabetes.

The most compelling reason to not wait to get toe pain checked, besides getting relief, is…

Avoiding the risk of infection .

If you have a painful ingrown nail, the best home remedy is soaking it in warm water for 20 minutes per day, using an antibiotic cream or gel, and wearing a sandal or looser fitting shoe .

The sooner you see us , the faster we can solve the problem permanently.

Not all toe pain is from an ingrown nail, but it’s one of the most common conditions we see.

To Healthy Nails,

Dr. Rosales

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The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If you would like to learn more about this and other podiatry topics, feel free to contact Flagstaff Foot Doctors by clicking here or by calling 928-774-4825.