Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. The result is pain, skin inflammation, swelling, and sometimes infection. Ingrown toes usually affect the big toe. It is worth seeing a doctor, e.g. a podiatrist, to start appropriate treatment.
Causes of ingrown toenails. What causes a persistent problem?
Ingrown hair is a problem that can occur in people of any age, but mainly between 15 and 40 years of age. Since the symptoms are chronic and recurrent, it is worth knowing the situations that cause the problem to return or intensify. The most common causes include:
- Wearing tight shoes with narrowing at the toe.
- Wearing too tight socks or tights.
- Toenails cut too short or uneven
- Mechanical injuries or nail injury.
- Nail infections.
- Some diseases, e.g. diabetes, venous insufficiency.
Ingrown toenail. It’s better not to ignore the problem and start preventing it
In the case of an ingrowing it is important to act as soon as possible so as not to contribute to the worsening of the problem. Start by changing the type of shoes you wear every day. Replace too tight and uncomfortable shoes with wide, comfortable shoes, that will not press your feet. Also remember to maintain foot hygiene and trim your nails properly. Use appropriate and disinfected tools, e.g. pliers, pincers. It’s best to cut them off in a straight line and not too short and do not leave them rounded. Home remedies for ingrown toenails may also be helpful.
- Soak your feet in hot water with gray soap.
- Soak them for about 20 minutes.
- After the designated time, gently place a piece of sterile cotton wool or gauze under the diseased nail.
Source: Gazeta
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