Spotting the signs of an infected toenail can be pretty easy, but that doesn’t mean that everybody knows just what to do when they see them. “A lot of people have ingrown toenails that become infected ...

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Q: I have had ingrown nails before, but the one I have now is painful, really red and swollen, and is leaking pus. Should I be on antibiotics? A: The nail matrix is the only part of the nail that's ...

When you have an ingrown toenail, your feet won’t let you forget it. Typically caused by wearing too-tight shoes or cutting the nail too short or unevenly, an ingrown toenail is “a portion of the ...

People are filming themselves removing ingrown toenails and posting the videos online. Millions of people love to watch them for the satisfying payoff at the end. Warning: This post contains graphic ...

Few things so small drive a man or woman to distraction more than an ingrown nail. The pain can bedevil even the most placid people. How can a minor problem hurt so much? Ingrown nails typically start ...

An ingrown toenail is a common condition that involves the growth of a toenail into the surrounding skin, thus causing the affected area to become red, swollen, and tender. The sharp edges on the ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. February 20, 2009 — A review published in the February 15 issue of American Family Physician discusses risk factors, conservative therapy, and ...

The treatment of an ingrown toenail can usually be carried out at home, although some patients will require more specialized care. Image Credit: Songtum Prakobtieng / Shutterstock.com The primary aim ...

YouTube is filled with videos of people doing gross things. Of course, you’re super familiar with pimple-popping videos and maybe you’ve even seen ingrown hair-removal videos. Now, there’s another ...

It is estimated that more than 7 million American suffer from ingrown toenails each year. This condition spans all ages, from younger children to older seniors. Ingrown toenails occur when the corner ...