Ingrown nail
An ingrown toenail is a common defect that occurs in both men and women at any age. Most often it occurs when wearing uncomfortable shoes, insufficient foot hygiene, or fungal infection of the nail. According to statistics, about 10% of the world's population faces this problem. Lack of timely treatment leads to serious complications, including gangrene and sepsis.
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Reasons for the development of onychocryptosis
Among the most common causes of ingrown toenails are:
- Wearing shoes that are too narrow and squeeze your toes
- Abuse of high heels
- Curvated or incorrectly positioned toes
- Wearing a cast or tight bandage for a long time
- Cutting the nail too deep
- Congenital pathology of the foot, leading to uneven distribution of the load
- Diabetes
- Rheumatoid lesions of the finger joints
- Flat feet
- Pregnancy, excess weight
Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors also lead to onychocryptosis. A side effect of such medications may be inflammation of the periungual fold, What causes ingrown toenails?
Treatment methods
How to treat an ingrown toenail? The choice of method depends on the stage of the disease. In more severe cases, surgical treatment is performed. In this case, part or all of the nail is removed under local anesthesia.
General information about treating ingrown toenails
Treatment with conservative methods
Ingrown toenail treatment is carried out using springs, staples and plates that are attached to the nail plate. They imperceptibly lift the ingrown area and gradually correct the deformation. Despite their miniature size, these devices do not create discomfort while wearing shoes.
Special ointments and balms are also used during the treatment process, which help soften the nail, relieve inflammation and reduce pain.
Of course, an important part of the treatment process is proper nail cutting and wearing comfortable shoes that do not put pressure on the toes. When manicuring, you should use scissors with straight blades. You don’t need to cut your nails too short – just to the level of your fingertips. If sharp edges remain, they should be carefully filed to avoid skin irritation.
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What is an ingrown toenail
An ingrown nail, or onychocryptosis, is a pathological condition in which the edge of the nail plate penetrates the soft tissue around the nail, causing swelling, redness and pain. It mainly occurs on the big toe. Particularly susceptible to the development of onychocryptosis people with flat feet and hallux valgus.
At the first sign of a problem, you should contact a surgeon or podiatrist. Professional treatment for ingrown toenails helps relieve pain and prevent unpleasant consequences.