Anyone who’s experienced an ingrown toenail knows that it’s a painful condition. For those who haven’t; an ingrown toenail is when the nail grows into the flesh instead of over it, says WebMD. It usually occurs with the big toe and people who have thick or curved nails are the most susceptible to it. In most cases, an ingrown toenail requires surgery. But there is a way to treat it so you can attempt to remove it without surgery.
According to Jane Andersen, DPM, a podiatrist at Chapel Hill Foot and Ankle Associates in North Carolina, ingrown toenails are relatively easy to fix. But she does mention that there are two exceptions: If you have diabetes or a vascular disease, you need to see your doctor immediately. Aside from that, these are the following steps you can take to remove an ingrown toenail, according to Anderson.
Preventing Ingrown Toenails: The easiest way to get rid of an ingrown toenail is to prevent it from happening in the first place, says Georgeanne Botek, DPM. Botek suggests that people start by avoiding cutting their toenails too short and cutting them unevenly at the corners. The corners are where most ingrown toenails occur, Botek added. Botek also adds that you should be wearing comfortable socks and shoes. You should be able to wiggle your toes in your socks and your shoes.
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