Ingrown toenails. The infamous cause of toe pain for many individuals! The culprit behind it all (pain, swelling, redness, infection) is the nail itself!
What is it?
It is when your toenail grows into your skin, usually an area that we refer to as the lateral sulcus or lateral nail fold (Image bellow). This area becomes red, hot and swollen due to infection and irritation in the area.
What is it?
It is when your toenail grows into your skin, usually an area that we refer to as the lateral sulcus or lateral nail fold (Image bellow). This area becomes red, hot and swollen due to infection and irritation in the area.