Health Tip: Preventing Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows into the skin, causing pain and sometimes an infection.

To avoid the problem, the American Podiatric Medical Association suggests:

Trimming toenails straight across.
Avoiding tight shoes that squeeze the toes.
Protecting feet from injury.
Using nail clippers to trim the nails, and using a nail file to gently smooth sharp edges. Never rip a nail with your fingers.
Keeping nails trimmed to the tips of the toes.

Source: HealthDay