Ingrown toenails in kids are quite common. A corner of a toenail, usually on the great toe, buries into the nail cuticle instead of growing over it. This can happen because of tight or narrow-toed ...

An ingrown toenail—medically known as onychocryptosis—refers to a toenail that has grown into your skin. The top corner of the nail grows into the flesh, causing pain and inflammation. Most ingrown ...

“An ingrown toenail occurs when some part of the outside edge of the toenail grows into or underneath the skin. Ingrown toenails can be caused by many factors, such as genetics, the way you walk, ...

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 ...

Q: I have had ingrown nails before, but the one I have now is painful, really red and swollen, and is leaking pus. Should I be on antibiotics? A: The nail matrix is the only part of the nail that's ...

What part of Medicare covers ingrown toenails? Generally, Medicare Part B covers outpatient treatments. Part B may cover treatment for ingrown toenails if it is deemed medically necessary or the ...

Noticed an odor emanating from your toenail area lately? Here's why your toenails smell bad and what you can do to get rid of the stink.