Fort Worth and Arlington, TX - Ingrown Toenail - Podiatrist Glen Beede, DPM

Ingrown Toenail - Fort Worth and Arlington, TX - Podiatrist Glen Beede, DPM
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Podiatrist Dr. Glen A. Beede discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Ingrown Toenail.

Podiatry in Ft Worth and Arlington Texas

Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, is usually caused by trimming toenails too short, particularly on the sides of the big toes. They may also be caused by shoe pressure (from shoes that are too tight or short), injury, fungus infection, heredity, or poor foot structure. Ingrown toenails occur when the corners or sides of the toenail dig into the skin, often causing infection. A common ailment, ingrown toenails can be painful. Ingrown toenails start out hard, swollen, and tender. Left untreated, they may become sore, red, and infected and the skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail.