What is an ingrown toenail and how can it be treated?
A. Ingrown toenails are caused when nails curve down and grow into the skin, instead of straight out, making the skin red and sore. They are more common in adults than children. To treat an ingrown toenail: • Clean it and soak it in warm salt water twice a day • See a dermatologist if that doesn’t work. To prevent ingrown toenails: • Wear shoes that aren’t too tight. • Cut your toenails straight across. Learn More.
