What Causes an Ingrown Toenail to Develop?
Did you know that improperly trimming your toenails can lead to a painful ingrown toenail? Most ingrown toenails develop when individuals cut their nails and leave the nail plate too far from its proper edge. When the nail starts to grown back, the edge of the nail can grow directly into the surrounding tissue of the toe, leading to a painful ingrown toenail. The tender skin exposed becomes inflamed, and pressure on the toe from shoes becomes painful when you have an ingrown toenail, so it’s important to find relief fast. Aside from poor toenail trimming, other causes of an ingrown toenail can include: • Shoes, usually ones that don’t fit your feet properly, can often put pressure on the inside edge of the big toe, leading to an ingrown toenail. • Injury, such as stubbing a toe or having a toe stepped on, can lead to the development of ingrown toenails. • Running and the accompanying pounding and pressure on toes from shoes that are too short can also cause an ingrown toenail. • Finall
