• Abnormal toenail growth
• Symptoms may include toe pain, redness and swelling
• Caused by injury to the nail, incorrect nail cutting or improper fitting shoes
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in males
• Can occur at any age but more common in adults
• May be mild to severe

• Wear comfortable shoes such as open-toed
• Soak your foot in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen