10 Causes of Ingrown Toenails
Cause #2: Injury
Toes are prone to picking up knocks. It is easy to drop things on them which can be very painful and it can also be very easy to stub them against objects, which can bring a tear or two to the eye. As well as being painful it could also lead to further problems or complications.
If you have caused physical damage to your toe then you should not take it too lightly as further complications can occur. You might open yourself up to the possibility of infections and a damaged toenail could begin to grow back into the toe. Depending on the extent of the injury, it might be necessary to see a medical professional.
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