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How to Avoid Pesky Ingrown Toenails<\/h4>\n

An ingrown toenail is a common and painful condition of the toes that occurs when one or both sides of the nail break through and grow into the skin of the toe rather than over it. As a result, the irritated skin becomes painful, red and swollen. Fortunately, when detected early, an ingrown can generally be treated effectively from home. But when left untreated, an ingrown toenail is prone to infection as bacteria can enter the penetrated skin. Professional treatment from your New York podiatrist will be necessary to treat the infection.<\/p>\n

Self-Care for Ingrown Toenails<\/h4>\n

Regardless of the cause, understanding how to care for an ingrown toenail can go a long way to prevent painful infections. In its earliest stage, an ingrown toenail can generally be cared for and successfully treated from home. For non-infected nails:<\/p>\n