An ingrown toenail (unguis incarnatus) occurs when the nail edge grows into the skin next to the nail. Usually on the big toe. It can lead to redness, swelling, or infection. Here you can read about causes, treatment, and prevention.
Cutting nails too short or round, curved toenails, picking, sweaty feet or shoes that are too tight. For sweaty feet, PediSpray® can help – moisture softens the skin and increases the risk of ingrowth.
Soak the foot in warm water to soften the skin. Cut nails straight, not too short. For severe pain or infection: a pedicurist can place a nail brace. For infection: consult a GP.
Cut nails straight and not too short. Wear well-fitting shoes. Avoid picking at toenails. For sweaty feet: keep feet dry with PediSpray®.
```Cut nails straight, not too short and not round. Wear well-fitting shoes. Avoid picking. For sweaty feet: keep feet dry with PediSpray®.
```If persistent pain, redness, swelling, or signs of infection (pus) occur. A GP can treat the nail or refer you.
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Answers about ingrown nails, treatment, and prevention.
Soak the foot in warm water. Cut the nail straight. A pedicurist can place a nail brace. In case of infection: consult a GP.
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The texts on this page have been carefully compiled. Sources used include: Thuisarts – ingrown toenail and Footcare – ingrown nail. |
