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Hello it’s Jeff Wang the podiatrist here. Today I am going to talk about ingrown toenail.
Ingrown toenail is a condition that the side or corner of a toenail grows into the flesh.
It could be very painful and sometimes lead to infection.
The top three causes are
1. Poor nail trimming technique. A lot of people trim their toenail too short and leave a spike or rough edge at the corner.
1. Poor nail trimming technique. A lot of people trim their toenail too short and leave a spike or rough edge at the corner.
2. Bad footwear selection. Don’t wear shoes that are too tight, too small, or too narrow.
2. Bad footwear selection. Don’t wear shoes that are too tight, too small, or too narrow.
3. Shape of the toenail and toe. For example, Curvy toenail and meaty toe are prone to ingrown toenail development.
3. Shape of the toenail and toe. For example, Curvy toenail and meaty toe are prone to ingrown toenail development.
Above are the top 3 most common causes for ingrown toenail in my experience.
Just make sure you trim your toenail properly and wear shoes with enough of space for your feet.
If unfortunately you do suffer from ingrown toenail and want to have it fixed, just book an appointment with me. I have both the short term and long term treatment options available you. I will also assess your footwear for you so please remember to bring me your shoes to the appointment!:)
Cheers!
Jeff Wang
Podiatrist
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