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 ...

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 ...

Ingrown fingernails may be treated at home by soaking and applying over-the-counter topical medications. If an infection has developed, medical treatment or surgery may be necessary. An ingrown nail ...

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 ...

An ingrown toenail can affect people of any age, including both men and women. Image Credit: Sezer33 / Shutterstock.com Ingrown toenails usually occur when a sharp corner or a toenail grows into the ...

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 ...

Most ingrown nail problems can be prevented with proper grooming of the toes and by wearing better-fitting shoes. In fact, if you have an ingrown toenail, chances are you can treat it at home, too.

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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 ...