Ingrown Toe Nail



Ingrown toe nail may have various reasons...

Familial cases are known, meaning a familial phenotypic tendency may be responsible,

Hyperhidrosis is another reason for the skin to be softer and be more vulnerable to nail irritation

Wearing inappropriate footwear like too tight shoe may also result in ingrown toe nail.

Sometimes cutting the nail too short may lead to painful nail irritation, as well

It may be seen in any age and may lead to secondary infection, granulation tissue (painful swelling) on the nail side.