Ingrown fingernails are zero fun.
“And the longer it goes on, the more painful it can be.”
What Causes Ingrown Fingernails?
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Ingrown fingernails can happen without cause (rude!
), but in many cases, they’re due to improper nail trimming, explains Dr. Garshick.
Folks with diabetes should also get their ingrown fingernail checked out early, says Dr. Palm.
In-Office Ingrown Fingernail Treatments
How your doctor treats your ingrown fingernail all depends on the severity.
“We just completely remove the [affected] side,” says Dr. Garshick.
“It reminds it, ‘Okay, I should be lifting up and then growing out.'”
More importantly, don’t break out your clippers.
Maintaining proper nail hygiene (e.g.
