Nobody likes ingrown toenails, and when you get one, your instinct may be to clip off the offending bit. But new research shows that might be exactly the wrong thing to do —it won't necessarily stop ...

We’re all guilty of using a small, curved fingernail clipper across the toes (and even the big toe). Whether it’s a routine habit of yours or a one-off solution when you couldn’t find a toenail ...

You can often treat an ingrown toenail yourself with proper hygiene, soaking, and other remedies. However, speak with a doctor if you have a severe ingrown toenail or it’s infected. The common, curly ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Ingrown toenails often occur when the side of the toenail grows into the skin, causing pain and redness.Warm water soaks may help treat mild ...

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Which toenail correction tools are best? We spend lots of time on our feet, and sooner or later, most of us will have at least one issue with our toenails. The first step to good toenail health is ...

Your toenails serve a purpose, which is to protect your toes. They’re made from keratin, which is the same protein that makes up your skin, hair, and fingernails. It’s keratin that makes them tough ...

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