Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I need some tips on how to prevent ingrown toenail?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Avoid "cutting out": Try and trim them straight across, avoid tight and pointed shoes, see a podiatrist for possible corrective procedure.
Answered 12/27/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Ingrown nail: Trim your nails straight across . Avoid trauma to the nail matrix or growth are as best you can, see your podiatrist for assistance.
Answered 12/27/2013
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is a good way to prevent an ingrown toenail?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi doctor, I just got my ingrown toenail removed by myself. How can I prevent it from growing again? This is my second time the toenail is ingrown?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How do I prevent ingrown toenails ?
I get ingrown toenails about every month. I can't seem to prevent the or make them go away! what should I do?
Can filing your toenail in a strip down the center help prevent ingrown nails?
I have a toenail that always becomes ingrown, what can I do to prevent having to go to a foot specialist all the time (i can not afford it)?
I learned that new big toenails usually end up being ingrown is there any way to prevent this while i still have time?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
