Is an Ingrown Toenail Serious?

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the skin surrounding the nail rather than over it. Various factors, including improper toenail trimming, heredity, trauma, tight-fitting shoes, fungal infections, abnormal nail shape, and poor foot hygiene, can cause it. Too-tight shoes, trimming toenails too short, rounding the corners, stubbing your toe, and other toe injuries can all put pressure on the toes and create them.

Poor foot care can result in infections and ingrown toenails; fungal infections can thicken the nail and cause it to grow into the skin. In general, they could result from any condition that places pressure on or otherwise traumatizes the toenail.

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