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Episode 1: Ingrown Toenails in Kids: Causes, Home Care & When to See a Podiatrist
Is your child’s toe red, swollen, or painful around the nail? It may be an ingrown toenail, one of the most common foot problems in children and teens. In this episode of The Pediatric Footcast, pediatric podiatrist Dr. Mikkel Jarman of Pediatric Foot & Ankle in Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona explains what parents need to know about ingrown toenails in kids: what causes them, what you can safely do at home, and when it’s time to see a foot doctor.
Quick answer: Ingrown toenails in children are usually caused by trauma to the nail or genetics. Mild cases may get better with warm soaks and…
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