Ingrown toe nails are very common and are characterized by a section of the toenail, usually on the big toe, that has irregularly grown into the soft tissue surrounding the nail. Ingrown toe nails can happen to anyone for a variety of reasons ranging from poor nail care to medical conditions such as diabetes.

Symptoms that your ingrown toe nail should be seen by a doctor include:

• Pain or redness around the toe nail
• Swelling of the toe
• If you suspect an infection

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Toe nail fungus is a fungal infection of the toe nail or the nail bed. It can cause your toenail to turn a yellow or brown color, thicken and become ridged, or develop crumbling edges. Not only is toe nail fungus unattractive, it can also be painful and hard to cure.

If you have toe nail fungus, you will want to seek the help of doctor who can prescribe medications to clear the fungus and prohibit reoccurring infections.

If you or a loved one is experiencing complications from an ingrown toe nail or toe nail fungus, you should see a podiatric doctor soon.

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