“Mild presentations of pain or tenderness, local redness, and mild incurvation may be present over a prolonged period of time,” says Dr. Handzel. “This type of presentation may be treated by a nail tech. [nailsmag.com]

CONCLUSION: This new surgical approach was found to be effective and is presented as an alternative treatment technique. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If the skin is red, painful or swollen on the sides of the nail, an infection may be present. This occurs because the ingrown nail is often in a warm, moist and bacteria-rich environment. [foot.com]

[…] with pain, redness and swelling, the severity of which depends on the stage of the ingrown toenail ( Table 1 ) and whether any infection is present. [bpac.org.nz]

• Nail Abnormality

  abnormality of the nail … suggest[ing] that treatment should not be based on the correction of a nonexistent nail deformity.” 4 The Vandenbos procedure is a rational physiologic approach to the problem of overgrown toe skin (onychocryptosis) and yields [cfp.ca]

  Ingrowing toenails: is there a nail abnormality? A prospective study. J Bone Joint Surg Br 1987;69(5):840–2. [web.archive.org]

  Wearing tight shoes, which put abnormal pressure on the nails Abnormal curvature of the toenails, caused due to genetic defects Infection of the nail Poor foot hygiene Excessive sweating Individuals, who have a family history of Ingrown Toenails may [dovemed.com]

  Injury to the nail can cause it to grow abnormally, making it wider or thicker than normal, or even bulged or crooked. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Dentist

  The idea The idea behind the toenail brace is to lift up the side(s) of the nail and at the same time force the nail into a normal flat structure - pretty much like the dentist does to correct our teeth. History of the toenail brace. [web.archive.org]

• Cyanosis

  Blue discoloration of the nails is called nail bed cyanosis, a sign of poorly oxygenated blood. Nail pitting, tiny holes in the nail surface, is a classical sign of psoriasis. [astoriapodiatrist.com]

  Rarely, systemic toxicity may ensue, due to longer duration of contact, which includes abdominal pain, dizziness, cyanosis, heamoglobinuria and cardiac arrhythmias. [ijdvl.com]

• Foot Pain

  Jordan Metzl discusses the symptoms of ingrown toenails, and provides advice on treating and preventing the troublesome foot pain. Dr. [triathlon.competitor.com]

  Alternatively, if you want help working out what is causing your foot pain, visit the foot pain diagnosis section. [foot-pain-explored.com]

  Foot Pain Foot pain can sometimes be a sign of an underlying condition that requires medical attention. Find out when to see your doctor, and much more. Orthotics Many people use orthotics to improve the function and stability of their feet. [footvitals.com]

  […] gait and poor foot mechanics such as pronation Foot or toe deformities, such as bunions, hammertoes, and flat foot Congenital toenail deformity Abnormally long toes Obesity Diabetes Heart, kidney, and thyroid problems, which may cause foot and leg swelling [medicinenet.com]

• Fear

  But have no fear people, an inventor in Japan has created a special gadget to solve all your ingrown toenail woes. Introducing the Makizume Robo Ingrown Toenail Fixer. [metro.co.uk]

  But fear not, because there's now a device available on the market that claims to 'fix' your toenail problem in just a few simple steps - as long as you're not too squeamish. [mirror.co.uk]

  A portion of the lateral aspect of the distal phalanx is occasionally exposed without fear of infection. Antibiotics are unnecessary—the wound is left open to heal by secondary intention. [cfp.ca]

• Neglect

  The epidemiology of onychocryptosis is difficult to determine as it is often considered to be a minor medical problem and as such has been some-what neglected in the literature. [racgp.org.au]

  If neglected, abscess formation (paronychia) can spread and lead to osteomyelitis, systemic infection, and sepsis; amputation of the digit may even be required for definitive treatment. [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Dizziness

  Rarely, systemic toxicity may ensue, due to longer duration of contact, which includes abdominal pain, dizziness, cyanosis, heamoglobinuria and cardiac arrhythmias. [ijdvl.com]

• Granulomatous Tissue

  The aesthetic reconstruction technique involves complete removal of the nail plate and debridement of the granulomatous tissue, after which wedge-shaped ellipsis of skin and subcutaneous tissue, lateral to the affected nail fold, is removed. [ijdvl.com]

The current standard of care focuses on conservative treatment like the gutter splint technique in the initial stages, and in cases that are resistant to medical management or recurrent, surgical correction is the treatment of choice. [ijdvl.com]

The silicone gel sheeting treatment was well tolerated except for an occasional transient exudation, which was resolved when the treatment was withdrawn. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Surgical treatment for ingrown nails is more effective at preventing the nail from regrowing inwards compared to non-surgical treatments. A less widely used treatment for ingrown toenails is nail bracing. [en.wikipedia.org]

OBJECTIVE Because of the special attention given to avoidance of infection and ulceration of the foot in diabetics, we applied a new, simple nail device as a treatment option without any systemic treatment or surgical intervention. [doi.org]

(Outcomes/Resolutions) In a majority of the individuals, the prognosis with Ingrown Toenails is usually good However, long-term complications may occur in individuals, who have diabetes, poor blood circulation (peripheral vascular disease - PVD), and [dovemed.com]

What is the prognosis for an ingrown toenail? The prognosis for an ingrown toenail is generally very good, particularly if professional treatment is engaged when the problem does not resolve itself after a week or so and risk factors are addressed. [medicinenet.com]

Ingrown nails become much more common as children begin bearing weight on their feet and wearing shoes, although congenital onychocryptosis has been described, [17, 18] as have cases in infants. [19] Prognosis Prognosis is excellent. [emedicine.medscape.com]

This study also aimed to determine the etiology of ingrown nails, whether due to involvement of the nail or soft tissue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Background Ingrown toenails (unguis incarnatus) are a common toenail problem of uncertain etiology. Various causes include poorly fit (tight) footwear, infection, improperly trimmed toenails, trauma, and heredity. [emedicine.com]

Epidemiology and bone-related comorbidities of ingrown nail: A nationwide population-based study. J Dermatol. 2018 Dec. 45 (12):1418-1424. [Medline]. Grassbaugh JA, Mosca VS. Congenital ingrown toenail of the hallux. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pathophysiology The underlying cause of this condition is a foreign body reaction. When the nail bed is compressed from the side, the edge of the nail penetrates the cuticle. [emedicine.com]

Etiology Pathophysiology While ingrown nails clinically appear to be infected, and secondary infection can occur, the primary pathophysiology is that of a foreign body reaction caused by the ingrown nail itself. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Often, surgical removal of the nail is the best option to prevent ingrowth. [news-medical.net]

To document the effectiveness of silicone gel sheeting in the management of patients with onychocryptosis and in the prevention of the recurrences by breaking the devil's circle, which usually took place after the surgical procedures used in the treatment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This prevents the nail from digging into the skin. The acidic juice of lemon helps to arrest the infection and prevent it from exacerbating and aggravating thus saving you a lot of discomfort and pain. [findhomeremedy.com]

Prevention is better than cure You can take some steps to help prevent the occurrence of ingrown toenails Cut the toenails to the shape of the toe. This can be difficult if the nail is very curved down the side. [podiatry.org.nz]