How Do You Care For An Ingrown Toenail With Red Puffiness On The Side?
Big toes are notorious for developing ingrown toenails. It can happen if you trim your toenails too short or if you taper the corners of the nails. This might make them look pretty, but the results can be painful as it can cause the nail to grow into the skin. You can also develop ingrown toenails if the shoes you wear are too small. Once a toenail becomes ingrown, it can get infected, making the toe puffy, red, and painful to the touch. Identify the ingrown nail. At first the area surrounding the ingrown toenail may appear swollen. It will probably be tender to the touch and hard. If left untreated, it can get infected, making it appear red and puffy. Infected ingrown toenails can be very painful to the touch and may produce pus which can drain from the infected area. While any toenail can be ingrown the condition is most common with the big toe. Treat the ingrown toenail as soon as you discover it. Early treatment may prevent infection. Fill a basin with warm water and soak the foot
