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Ingrown toenails hurt because what is happening is that your toenail is penetrating the skin. when anything penetrates your skin it will hurt. The toenail will press on nerves in the toe. another reason that it hurts is that it is infected. The way to treat an infected ingrown toenail is to remove the toenail from the opening in the skin with nail trimmers then soak the toe in warm salt water. Hope this helps!!
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Can you get a medical discharge on ingrown toenails?
Ingrown toenails are only a medical disqualifier if they're deemed to be severe enough to affect your regular duties on a persistent basis, and they can't do anything about it.
When is a toenail ingrown?
You can tell when a toenail is ingrown when it is red and hurts. The nail may not hurt until youtouch it, and this is still a sign your nail is ingrown. (regular toenails are not red and do not hurt! )If you are having this problem, do not touh it!That is the worst thing you can do. Instead, go to a doctor and hae him/her remove it properly with clean tools... It is better to catch an ingrown early with little pain then bring it to the doctors later when it becomes infected and much more painful. (and trust me they are very painful and gross... )I am twelve years old, and i have had more than 15 bad ingrown toenails in my life. Every time, i am scared and i don't tell anyne about it until i cannot stand the ppain anymore, then i go to the docotrs and everythingis solved. (:
What can be done about an ingrown toenail?
The most common causes of ingrowing toenails are badly cut toenails and shoes which have been too tight.Also, if you have a history of ingrown toenails in your family then you are at an increased risk of getting an ingrown toenail yourself.
Finger nails and toenails were covered with this precious metal?
The Egyptians covered their fingernails and toenails with gold.
What do ghanaians eat?
Ducks, Kangaroos, stew, gari, fufu, apple and rice, salt on toenails, oldest male puts toenails in a bowl and they use it like Salad.
Are ingrown toenails hereditary?
no
How do you toenails become ingrown?
Well by not eating enough vitamin or by people keep standing on your toes alot then you get ingrown toenails
How can you prevent ingrown toenails?
get your parents to cut your toenails for you, if you are bad at cutting them.
What is the scientific name for ingrown toenails?
onychocryptosis
Can you get a medical discharge on ingrown toenails?
Ingrown toenails are only a medical disqualifier if they're deemed to be severe enough to affect your regular duties on a persistent basis, and they can't do anything about it.
How can you prevent an ingrown toenail?
get your parents to cut your toenails for you, if you are bad at cutting them.
Is it common for 1o years olds to get ingrown toenails?
yes, when i was 10 i also had alot of ingrown toenails, it is perfectly normal, make sure u are careful when u try to cut some stuff out that is hurting ur child.
When is a toenail ingrown?
You can tell when a toenail is ingrown when it is red and hurts. The nail may not hurt until youtouch it, and this is still a sign your nail is ingrown. (regular toenails are not red and do not hurt! )If you are having this problem, do not touh it!That is the worst thing you can do. Instead, go to a doctor and hae him/her remove it properly with clean tools... It is better to catch an ingrown early with little pain then bring it to the doctors later when it becomes infected and much more painful. (and trust me they are very painful and gross... )I am twelve years old, and i have had more than 15 bad ingrown toenails in my life. Every time, i am scared and i don't tell anyne about it until i cannot stand the ppain anymore, then i go to the docotrs and everythingis solved. (:
Can ingrown toenails affect the wear of pointe shoes?
YES!! When you have ingrown toe nails the shoe does not fit as well and when you go on your box your standing on your toe nails.
Ingrown toenails cannot be prevented by cutting the nail straight across True or False?
False Ingrown toenail can be prevented by cutting the nail straight across
Does pulling an ingrown hair out hurt?
No It tickles!
What can be done about an ingrown toenail?
The most common causes of ingrowing toenails are badly cut toenails and shoes which have been too tight.Also, if you have a history of ingrown toenails in your family then you are at an increased risk of getting an ingrown toenail yourself.
