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Do all improperly cut toenails lead to an ingrown toenail?
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Toenails: No. Improperly cut toenails do not always lead to ingrown toenails.
Answered 3/16/2019
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No, but...: One should always try to cut the nails strait across to avoid leaving an embedded nail spicule. If you develop pain or redness get it looked at by a professional.
Answered 2/11/2013
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No: The nail grows from the base of your toe, not from the front. You can, however, cut the skin adjacent to the nail and cause the same pain as an ingrown nail.
Answered 2/24/2013
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