There are many causes of ingrown toenails. Mostly caused by a large disproportion between the tip of the nail plate and the base of the nail. Care should be taken to clean the wound so that it does not become infected. If you have any abnormal symptoms. It is recommended that you come in and consult a specialist doctor. to receive correct treatment
Causes of ingrown toenails
Dr. Mingkwan Wichaidit, Director of the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Services, said ingrown nails are a condition in which the outer edge of the nail presses or pokes into the nail bed. It usually affects the big toe. More than other toenails and occurs very rarely with finger nails.
Causes of ingrown toenails include:
- A large disproportion between the tip of the nail plate and the base of the nail
- Abnormally curved nails (pincer nails)
- Wearing socks and shoes that squeeze the front of the foot too tightly
- Sweaty feet more than usual, etc.
A common cause of ingrown toenails is a large disproportion between the tip of the nail plate and the base of the nail. When walking, pressure is exerted on the fingertips. The side of the nail plate will press down on the nail bed, causing pain when walking. People often try to cut their nails, especially by removing as much of the edge of the nail as possible. สมัคร ufabet And most of them cannot be completely cut off, leaving the outer edge of the nail with a sharp fang shape. which will continue to prick the side of the flesh until inflammation, swelling, infection, and pus appear
Dr. Manat Phothaporn, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services Revealed that from the case where there was news about ingrown toenails, there were worms in the crevices of the nails. The maggots found in the tissue next to the nail are called cutaneous myiasis. These are maggots of flies or Drosophila that lay their eggs on open skin, such as on an abscess, wound, or brought in from another area of the body. 1-3 days after eggs are laid, worms hatch. Within 1-3 weeks the worms turn into chrysalis and fly away. Wounds that are infected or maggots often do not heal. There are symptoms of inflammation. Therefore, when there are open wounds on the body, especially those that are chronic or slow to heal, should be cleaned Watch out for insect bites or cover the wound with the appropriate equipment. To prevent insects from laying eggs
How to properly treat an ingrown toenail
There are many ways to treat an ingrown toenail. whether it is separating the flesh and the edge of the nail with tape or lifting the edge of the nail with various tools They all hurt quite a lot while doing it. At-home procedures without anesthesia are often unsuccessful or not to the point where the clenching is resolved. and often need to see a doctor to remove only the side nails (partial nail avulsion). If there are abnormal symptoms, it is recommended to come and consult a specialist doctor. to receive correct treatment