Dealing with an ingrown toenail can be incredibly irritating and uncomfortable. Many factors can contribute to the development of ingrown toenails, from being rough on your feet to wearing tight shoes ...

For severe or recurring cases, medical treatment may be needed. These treatments are often permanent solutions. This is a ...

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Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Ingrown toenails often occur when the side of the toenail grows into ...

Dear Reader: It’s been my experience that toenails get a little unruly as we get older. They seem to fit the toes perfectly well for decades, and then they start doing funny things — the sides start ...

For years, I’ve had ingrown toenails, meaning the edge of my nail grows into nearby skin, causing me inflammation and pain. This is bad news for a Manhattan dweller like me who walks most places. I ...

Q: I have had ingrown nails before, but the one I have now is painful, really red and swollen, and is leaking pus. Should I be on antibiotics? A: The nail matrix is the only part of the nail that's ...