Tell me about ingrown toenails?

They hurt.: They can cause an infection if not treated.

Ingrown nail: When the nail starts growing into the flesh it becomes painful. Common causes are improper trimming, trauma, or poor fitting shoes. A podiatrist can do a simple in office procedure to rid u of problem.

Pain, redness.: Redness and pain along the nail border, sometimes with drainage indicates an ingrown toenail. If your ingrown nail is infected, you'll likely need antibiotics, and possibly a nail procedure. If you can't get in to see a doctor immediately, soak the toe 10 min/day in luke warm water and epsom salts, use a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandaid.