10 Causes of Ingrown Toenails
Cause #9: Fungal Infections
Fungi are neither plant nor animal and are a form of life that is placed in a category of its own. They are also very common and are found all over the world. Some can grow to be very large, while many others are microscopic. Most are harmless to us but some can be harmful.
Fungal infections can cause the toenails to thicken and become distorted, both of which could encourage an ingrown nail. Fungi are more likely to cause an infection in a damp environment, making it more important to keep the feet as dry as possible at all times.
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