Guest dancinbabie514 Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 I was always confused about what exactly is an ingrown toenail....gosh this is embarrassing but i really have no idea Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted July 18, 2003 Administrators Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 "The side edge of toenail curls and pushes down into the soft skin of the toe, causing irritation or infection. Ingrown nails can be caused by abnormal pressure from pointe shoes that are too short or too narrow, by incorrectly trimmed toenails, and by thickened nails caused by pointe work." (The Pointe Book) Quote Link to comment
Guest dancinbabie514 Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 oh my dance teacher was looking at my feet the other day and i was complaining about irritation and she said i had an ingrown toenail ... =( do you have any advice for easing the pain when I dance on pointe? Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted July 18, 2003 Administrators Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Yes, go to a podiatrist and have it fixed! Quote Link to comment
Guest dancinbabie514 Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 ok thanks I'll make an appointment soon!!! Quote Link to comment
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