New skin can grow over the toenail and form a granuloma (small lump of immune cells). This area of the toe can bleed. If the ingrown toenail is infected, you may also have: A healthcare provider will ...

Types of bacterial infections in the toe include: Bacterial infections start due to trauma, a break in the outer layer of the skin (e.g., improperly cutting nails), or other injuries. The most common ...

The red area is very tender to touch or pressure from a shoe. Some teens with an ingrown toenail can barely walk. The toenail is usually pushed into the skin by wearing tight shoes. The tiny cut made ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. DeLott also recommends designating a pair of supportive sneaks for high-impact workouts, even if you’re doing them in the ...

They’re easy to clean and rust-resistant to help avoid infections ... thicker (and often ingrown) toenails. “They have a sharp, curved blade that easily slices off any toenail, no matter ...