![]() ![]() Once your nail separates from its nail bed, for whatever reason, it will not reattach. In rare cases, an abscess may develop under a nail (subungual abscess). Your nails may grow into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and infection. Ingrown nails, which are often caused by improper trimming, tight shoes, or heredity.Thick, brittle, or dark nails are more common in older adults who have poor circulation. Some nail changes, such as the formation of ridges, are normal with aging. Changes in the shape or texture of nails, which may occur for a variety of reasons.Black, brown, or purple discoloration under a nail that has not been injured may be caused by melanoma. The black or purple-black color is caused by blood under the nail and will go away as the injury heals. It is common for a nail to turn black after an injury. They may last for weeks or months and usually go away on their own. Color changes – Little white marks (leukonychia) often appear after minor injuries.You may be able to prevent some of these problems if you use lotion and avoid repeatedly putting your legs in water. Splitting, peeling, or brittle nails. These are common problems that develop when your hands are frequently exposed to water, strong soaps, and other chemicals.Aging and diseases that decrease blood flow to the hands and feet may slow nail growth. Toenails grow at about one-half or one-third the rate of the nails. Normally, nails grow about one-tenth of a millimeter each day. You can often relieve pain and prevent infection of minor nail problems at home. These kinds of injuries can be quite painful but are usually not serious. At one time or another, almost everyone has caught a nail on something, causing it to rip, or has smashed in a door, leaving blood under the nail. Find out more or call to make an appointment at our Cedar Park or Round Rock, TX office by dialing (512) 593-2949.Minor toenail problems are common. ![]() If you do have a toenail that becomes ingrown and is irritated, red, swollen, tender, and painful, not to worry - we can help you go from “Ouch!” to “Ahhhhh.” Depending on the severity of the condition, we can lift the nail, partially remove just the problem area, or remove the nail completely if it is a repeating offender. Stick with shoes that give your toes plenty of wiggle room and make sure they’re steel-toed if your job entails heavy-lifting. Keep nails even with the tips of your toes, too. You can help curtail overly curving nails by trimming them straight across and never rounding off the corners. Thanks to Mom and Dad. Yes, unfortunately, you could have inherited unusually curved toenails that make you prone to the problem!.A fungus has found you. Fungal toenail infections can cause toenails to become misshapen and distorted, growing into the skin instead of over it.Trauma to the toe. Dropping something on your toe or sustaining some other type of trauma can cause the nail to grow incorrectly and become ingrown.Improper trimming. Cutting toenails too short or curving the corners can invite the nail to grow into the skin.Too crowded. Toes that are squished together inside shoes that are too tight are at an increased risk of developing ingrown toenails, as the small space forces them to grow abnormally.There are several reasons why ingrown toenails can occur: So why do toenails that serve as protective barriers suddenly turn against you (and into your skin)? Toenails are supposed to protect your toes, not put them in harm’s way! Sometimes, though, your nails don’t grow as they should, and the surrounding skin gets punctured from the corners of your nails digging into the flesh – ouch! Not only can this be painful, but it can lead to infection. ![]()
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