What are the Causes of Ingrown Toenails?
There are a number of reasons why ingrown toenails may develop. In some people, it just may be a hereditary condition. Or, it may be caused due to a trauma like the toe being stubbed, or if a heavy object falls on the toe, or if somebody steps on the toe, or taking part in activities wherein forceful pressure is applied repeatedly on the toe, like running or kicking. Ingrown toenails can also be caused due to wearing tight fitting shoes. Another very common cause is trimming the toenails incorrectly. If the toenails are cut too short, there is a tendency for the skin near the nail to grow over it, or for the nail to grow into it. Certain conditions of the nails are also usually related with ingrown toenails, which makes you more susceptible to ingrown toenails, such as a fungal infection in the toenail or if a toenail has been lost due too some trauma. Since nails have a tendency of thickening with age, which can change their curvature, ingrown toenails also occur amongst the elderly.
