Condition Library
Dermatology
Ingrown Toenail
A nail edge that grows into the skin, causing pain and sometimes infection.
Symptoms
- Pain at nail edge
- Redness
- Drainage
Risk factors
- Improper trimming
- Tight shoes
- Nail shape
What usually helps
- Soaks
- Proper trimming
When to see a podiatrist
When painful or infected. Avoid bathroom surgery.
Warning signs
- • Spreading redness in diabetes or poor circulation
Podiatrify provides educational information and risk guidance and does not provide a medical diagnosis. Symptoms involving severe pain, rapidly spreading infection, black or blue tissue, major trauma, loss of circulation, or systemic illness may require urgent medical evaluation.