Toenail Abnormalities & Care
Diabetic Care
- To avoid complication do not cut your own toenails. Mishaps can occur when individuals with poor vision, nerve damage, and poor circulation attempt self-care.
- Otherwise toenails should be cut following the shape of your toes with skin showing at the end. Do not cut into the corners. Do not cut them short.
Common Nail Problems
- Ingrown Toenail
A nail plate that is misshapen and grows into the skin of the nail fold. - Fungus in the Toenail
A variety of discolored, distorted, loosened, and sometimes malodorous nail changes. They can become thick and separate from the nail bed.