Ingrown Toenails
August 22nd, 2017
Overview
Look For
- Ingrowth of the nail into the medial or lateral nail fold, which may be associated with erythema, tenderness and / or purulent exudate.
Risk Factors for Ingrown Toenails
- External pressure - poor footwear, poor foot posture, poor nail trimming
- Internal pressure - subungal tumour, phalangeal deformities, inflammation, arthropathy
- Systemic disease - obesity, thyroid disease, oedema
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