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What
is an ingrown toenail?
Definition
An ingrown toenail is a painful condition
characterised by the nail digging into
the surrounding skin, leading to inflammation
and possible infection of the toe. This
is a serious condition for people with
impaired circulation, diabetes or other
systemic diseases.
Causes
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Heredity |
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Improper nail trimming |
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Trauma |
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Shoe pressure |
What can you do?
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Trim nails straight
across as a preventive measure |
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Select the proper shoe style
and size |
What might
the podiatrist do?
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Perform a physical
examination |
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Perform X-ray evaluation when
necessary |
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Remove the ingrown portion of
the nail |
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Culture the nail |
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Prescribe appropriate medications,
such as antibiotics |
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Perform surgical correction
of the nail when indicated |
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