Advice for Ingrown Toenails <br />Chiropodist in Sudbury, Elliot Lake and North Bay, ON DeSimone Foot and Ankle Centre, Inc. <br />http://www.desimonefootcentre.com <br /><br />Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, is usually caused by trimming toenails too <br /><br />short, particularly on the sides of the big toes. They may also be caused by shoe pressure <br /><br />(from shoes that are too tight or short), injury, fungus infection, heredity, or poor foot <br /><br />structure. Ingrown toenails occur when the corners or sides of the toenail dig into the <br /><br />skin, often causing infection. A common ailment, ingrown toenails can be painful. Ingrown <br /><br />toenails start out hard, swollen, and tender. Left untreated, they may become sore, red, and <br /><br />infected and the skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail. <br /><br />In most cases, treating ingrown toenails is simple: soak the foot in warm, soapy water <br /><br />several times each day. Avoid wearing tight shoes or socks. Antibiotics are sometimes <br /><br />prescribed if an infec