Once your toenail breaks the skin, bacteria starts to form, the area will start to swell, and you could develop a serious fungal or bacterial infection. If it goes untreated, an ingrown toenail ...

They occur when the edge of a toenail starts growing into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and discoloration, ...

If an ingrown toenail pierces the skin, bacteria can enter and cause an infection, which may lead to intense pain, pus, or pus-filled blisters around the toenail. Home remedies may be enough to ...

But you may need surgical treatment if an ingrown toenail continues to cause pain or shows signs of infection. In that case, Medicare will typically cover treatment. Surgical treatment for an ...