If a toenail is already ingrown, a person should avoid cutting it at home, as this can make it worse or cause infections. However, healthcare professionals can help remove an ingrown toenail. It may ...

An ingrown toenail, or onychocryptosis, is an uncomfortable but common condition in which the edge of your toenail grows into ...

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Ingrown toenails occur when the toenail grows into the skin next to the nail. It most commonly affects the big toe. Although an ingrown toenail will not go away without treatment, people can usually ...

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 ...

You should consult a doctor to examine or remove a damaged toenail, in order to prevent infection or other problems. The removal procedure only takes 15 to 20 minutes, but it can take up to 18 months ...