The nail can become ingrown for different reasons, however, the main cause is the wrong cut of the nails, which ends up facilitating the abnormal growth of the nail and its development under the skin, causing intense pain.
Other main causes of ingrown toenails include:
- Suffering blows to the foot: some accidents, such as hitting your thumb on the table leg, can cause deformation of the nail that begins to grow into the skin;
- Wear small or tight shoes: This type of footwear tightens the toes a lot, making it easier for the nail to get under the skin;
- Having small fingers: In some people, the nail may grow too long for the size of the finger, causing the nail to develop beneath the skin.
Furthermore, ingrown toenails are also more common in people with nail or toe malformations. In these cases, it is recommended to be extra careful, especially when cutting your nails, to avoid this problem.
How to cut your nails correctly
Since nail cutting is the main cause of ingrown toenails, it is very important to know how to cut correctly. To do this, the nails must be cut in a straight line, avoiding cutting the corners, as the corners help guide the growth of the nail, preventing them from developing under the skin.
Furthermore, you should not cut your nail too short because this increases the risk of it bending and penetrating the skin on the front of the finger.
See other important tips that help prevent the development of ingrown toenails.
