What is an ingrown toenail? Have you ever had pain, redness, swelling on one side or both of a big toenail? That’s because the nail has become ingrown and infected. There is usually a sharp toenail edge that has pierced the skin of your toe and the bacteria that...
Do you have a red, painful, oozing nail? You may have also noticed one on your child while they were wearing sandals this summer or shopping for back-to-school shoes. Painful, red, swollen and oozing nails are usually signs of an ingrown toenail. When they begin to...
“Back to school” season is upon us! Kids are looking forward to new classes, new friends, and a new school year. The stores are filled with notepads, binders, and pencils. Have you ever worried about your child’s feet as they go back to school?...
Pedicure season is upon us and it is time to let your toes show! Nail salons pose many risks to even the healthiest of patients. They are a common place to catch fungal infections of both the nails and feet. Ingrown toenails, cuts, and infections are other common...
If Toenail Clipping Seems Like a No Brainer, Then How Did I End Up With An Ingrown Toenail It’s all about the cut. Follow these toenail clipping hints Follow these toenail clipping hints to help you avoid an ingrown toenail! CUT STRAIGHT ACROSS: For toenail...
The Oscars are a special night when all the stars get that extra special Red Carpet treatment. At Hollowbrook Foot Specialist we too believe our patients should get that same kind of Red Carpet treatment. Lately, we have been hearing from our patients how hard it is...