Financial District Foot & Ankle Center, San Francisco, California

	An ingrown toenail is a painful condition characterized by the nail digging into the surrounding skin, leading to inflammation and possible infection to the toe. This is a serious condition for people with impaired circulation or other systemic diseases.

	Causes of Ingrown Toenails: Heredity Improper nail trimming Trauma Shoe pressure Poor foot structure

	Prevention: Trim toenails straight across Select the proper shoe size, fit and style


	Financial District Foot & Ankle Center Doctors have been trained specifically and extensively in the diagnosis and treatment of all manners of foot conditions. This training encompasses all of the intricately related systems and structures of the foot and lower leg including neurological, circulatory, skin, and the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.