Question 1

are ingrown toe nails hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes familial: The size and shape of toes and toenails are hereditary. If one member of a family has a toenail shape that makes it more likely to be ingrown, then a few other members of the family probably have the same problem. In this way, ingrown toenails can run in the family.

Question 2

both of my big toes have ingrown toe nails, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See Podiatrist: For proper treatment. If very simple cases the nail can be cut to remove ingrown piece of nail by yourself. If any doubt, get it treated professionally.

Question 3

why do you get ingrown toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenails: Ingrown toenails, with the nail grows into and underneath the cuticle is usually due to the surrounding skin (cuticle) growing over the nail and/or improperly trimming or hygeine of the nail.

Question 4

how do you treat ingrown toe nails?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist : Ingrown nails come from parts of the nail digging into the skin.  They must be cut out to stop the process. See tour podiatrist.

Question 5

what causes ingrown toe-nails to form?

Accepted Answer

Reasons for ingrowns: This annoying condition is usually the result of clipping the corners of the big toenails so deeply and sharply that a small sharp fragment of nail is left. As the nail grows, this sharp spear is jabbed into the nail-fold, breaking the skin and instantly becoming a foreign body. The body attacks, and the rest is history. Treatment consists of removing the fold of skin and the spear.

Question 6

can ingrown toe nails resolve on their own?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mild cases of ingrown toenails can resolve without surgery. A doctor can examine an ingrown nail and talk about what should be done. In mild cases, the sharp piece of the nail may be encouraged to grow over the skin or next to the skin, instead of into the skin. After a couple of weeks, that corner of the toenail might be ok.

Question 7

what are some ways to treat ingrown toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Removal...: ...Is the only permanent solution. Just the painful border can be removed, or the entire nail if necessary. After removal you can let the border grow out again, or your doctor can use a chemical to stop the nail from regrowing. If you're concerned, don't perform bathroom surgery on yourself. That can lead to an infected ingrown toenail, which could require antibiotics.

Question 8

think i might have ingrown toe nails, they're extremely painful. how do i get rid of this?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown nail: See your podiatrist who will describe the procedure for removal of ingrown nails.  These can be very painful with every step you take.  The relief with excision of an ingrown is very welcome !   good luck.

Question 9

i had an ingrown toenail removed some time ago. after the procedure i had a black streak form. recently i had the toenail of the same toe removed due to the nail being loose. the streak is still there what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: It has to be examined. Pl see your Podiatrist. It is strange that he did not see it during the second surgery

Question 10

will anti-fungal cream help with ingrown toe-nails?

Accepted Answer

No: Ingrown toenails are a physical problem in which a sharp edge or corner of the toenail is under some skin and continues to grow, thus cutting into the skin. The skin then gets swollen, inflamed, and painful. An anti-fungal cream would not help resolve the ingrown toenail problem.

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