Ingrown Nail Infection
Ingrown nail infections can be painful but often heal on their own. Severe ingrown nail infections can lead to a bone infection in the fingers or toes if not treated.
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Features
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Ingrown nail infections occur when the side or corner of the nail begins to grow into the flesh surrounding the nail bed. Ingrown nail infections can affect the fingers or toes.
Symptoms
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Ingrown nail infections can cause redness, swelling and pain around the nail bed.
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Concerns
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Ingrown nail infections need medical attention if they are accompanied by extreme discomfort, and pus or redness that is spreading across the infected finger or toe.
Warning
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People who have diabetes are more likely to experience serious complications from an ingrown nail infection, due to decreased blood circulation to their feet.
Prevention
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Ingrown nail infections can be prevented by wearing shoes that give toes room to move, cutting nails straight across rather than at an angle, and not cutting nails too short.
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