Ingrown toenails can be caused by too-tight shoes, a fungal infection, or improperly cutting your nails.

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 ...

I spent years hoping-slash-deluding myself into believing that my own ingrown big toenails, caused by years of too-tight ...

What is Ingrown Toenails / Ingrowing Toenails / Onychocryptosis? An ingrown Toenail,or onychocryptosis, is a condition that commonly affects the big toenail although it can also occur in any of the ...

The treatment of an ingrown toenail can usually be carried out at home, although some patients will require more specialized care. Image Credit: Songtum Prakobtieng / Shutterstock.com The primary aim ...

If a toenail is already ingrown, a person should avoid cutting it at home, as this can make it worse or cause infections. However, healthcare professionals can help remove an ingrown toenail. It may ...

Whining about a toenail injury might sound a touch dramatic, but hell truly hath no fury quite like an ingrown toenail. The pain of an ingrown toenail can be excruciating, and make you want to rip the ...