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ingrown toenail occurs most often on the big toes. There are other factors but the most common cause is that the nail was cut back too short and starts to grow into the skin around the nail border. The nail becomes trapped in the skin and eventually may cut the skin where the leading edge of the nail is advancing due to normal nail growth. The nail grows deeper and deeper into the skin and can't grow out. It is even thought that there is a family predisposition to having ingrown nails. See similar questions...

Ingrown nails, a common toenail impairment, are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the soft tissue of nail grooves, often leading to irritation, redness and swelling. Frequently caused by improperly trimmed nails, the best way to avoid ingrown nails is to cut nails straight across, slightly longer than the end of the toe. See similar questions...

With open-toe footwear (or no footwear at all) the black brace can be seen. However, it can be covered with nail polish so that the only indication of its presence is its thin raised surface. Unless someone is looking directly at your toenail, he or she would not likely notice your NailEase brace. Only during the first 24 hours. See similar questions...

That depends. In some cases, new braces should be reapplied at intervals of two, six, or 12 months, or whenever discomfort is felt. Eventually braces either grow out with the nail and are trimmed off, or become separated from the nail and fall off. (Bonding time varies widely between three weeks and three months.) If continued NailEase treatment is needed, simply apply the new brace in the same way you applied the first one. See similar questions...

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If the ingrown toenail is the result of improper trimming, shoes that don't fit, or a trauma that obstructs the nail channel, NailEase can often completely eliminate a long-term problem. In other cases, NailEase can provide an effective alternative treatment that offers many benefits. See similar questions...

NailEase is a painless treatment for ingrown toenails. No surgery or painful medical procedures are involved. However, during application, the NailEase brace must be lightly pressed onto the toenail for a few seconds while the special glue dries. Although this requires only slight pressure, it may cause discomfort while the pressure is being applied if your toenail is inflamed and highly sensitive. See similar questions...

Not at all. If for any reason you should want to remove a NailEase brace before it grows out with your nail, just file it off, or remove it with an adhesive softener or nail polish remover. See similar questions...

Unlike other forms of hair removal, Epilight leaves you free from any form of ingrown hair. In fact, Photo-epilation is particularly effective in treating ingrown hairs. See similar questions...

When the drops are applied as directed onto the toenail, the fungus is no longer able to survive, but the nail is still damaged. The fungus can live for a long time under the nail, which is why it is important to apply the drops to the nail bed and file away the thickened nail so the drops can penetrate to underneath the nail. Once the fungus is no longer active, the nail can grow out and the fungus is not present to attach itself to the new nail. See similar questions...

The time frame you have to wear your brace depends on type and extent of injury, as well as Dr. Stanley’s assessment at follow up visits. See similar questions...

For about nine out of ten people with ingrown toenails, NailEase is an effective treatment for a painful problem. In fact, immediately after application, your ingrown toenail will start to feel better. Within 12 hours, pain and discomfort should be eliminated. (See Clinical Trial press release) Relief continues while the brace is worn, and for some time afterward. See similar questions...

Almost everyone with an ingrown or pressure sensitive nail can use NailEase. NailEase comes in both retail and professional versions. Professionals (Podiatrists and licensed Nail Technicians) have several versions of the NailEase brace to choose from. Children under 12 years of age should use a lighter professional kit as their nails are generally much thinner than adults. The same applies if your problem is on a toenail other than the great or "big" toe. See similar questions...

No, in fact many times they appear spontaneously as nasty black hairs growing normally from between my fingers. These are easily dispatched, causing me no undue distress. See similar questions...

The simplest way to avoid ingrown nails is to trim your nails straight across and slightly round off the edges with a file. If you tear at your toenails rather than cut them, STOP! You are heading towards developing an ingrown nail if you do so. If you find that the edges of the skin closest to the nail are rough, moisturize them and you can even use a pumice stone to soften them. See similar questions...

Ingrown hairs grow through the side of the follicle and lie just beneath the skin's surface. Ingrown hairs are usually caused by tweezing or waxing, when the hair breaks at the weakest point just below the surface of the skin. This can distort the hair, especially if it is pulled against its direction of growth. The hair will then grow under the surface of the skin rather than up and out of the hair follicle. See similar questions...

Just as moisturizing is the key to smoothness and comfort, exfoliating can help prevent the problem of ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs are new growths that curl into the skin instead of out of it, leading to red bumps, and in some cases, even infections. If you exfoliate regularly with a loofah or mesh sponge before shaving, you’ll remove all the dead skin that’s blocking these hairs, while simultaneously opening your pores. See similar questions...

Yes, unfortunately ingrown nails can return. There are many reasons, including but not limited to: Injury or trauma to the area, toenail has been clipped too short, or shoes are too tight in the toe box. See similar questions...

There are several products for lightening pigmentation. Fading creams and gels are popular, and more recently, products with Vitamin C (Epicuren's CXC Cream) have been achieving dramatic results. In addition to it's lightening effect, it also strengthens the skin's ability to fight the sun's damaging rays. For stubborn spots, combining the two products is recommended. See similar questions...