Ingrown nails are a common problem for many. It’s amazing how so small an area can cause so big a hurt, yet, like an abscessed tooth; an ingrown nail is going to let you know it’s there.

The foot is a highly innervated structure; forced to cram itself into shoes that get tighter and tighter with today’s fashion. It’s no wonder a nail gets out of place every now and again.

So, improper shoe gear is a major cause. Heredity plays a role; too, as some people have a tendency to have curly nails the way some do curly hair. Finally, any minor trauma incident that causes the nail to shift ever so slightly can set up an ingrown nail situation. It’s almost as if the body is reacting to a foreign invader, as a nail out of place would be.

Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Left alone, the infection gets worse, and antibiotics will only alleviate the symptoms; not the root cause of the problem. A foot specialist may be able to eradicate just a small portion of your nail root, so that small wedge of nail doesn’t grow back and cause you problems again.