Q: What causes an Ingrown Toenail?
A: An ingrown toenail occurs when the skin on the side of a toenail grows over the edge of the nail, or when the nail grows into the skin. Ingrown toenails can develop for many reasons, here are some examples: Toenails that are too large, toes that curl from arthritis, stubbing a toe or having one stepped on, frequent running, trimming them incorrectly, excessively tight stockings, or shoes with narrow toe boxes. Bedridden patients commonly develop ingrown toenails if the bed sheets are tucked-in tightly.
External Web Links:
Read more about Ingrown Toenails at FootHealthFacts.org.
