An ingrown toenail can cause pain, especially when wearing tight shoes. It can also lead to an infection with redness, swelling, and pus drainage. Here's how to care for yourself at home.
Infected Ingrown Toenail (Antibiotics, No Excision)
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows sideways into the skin alongside the nail. This can cause pain. It can also lead to an infection with redness, swelling, and sometimes drainage. Read on to learn more about care.
A detached nail means that the nail becomes separated from the area underneath it (the nail bed). This often means losing all or part of the nail. Here's how to care for yourself at home.