Dealing with an ingrown toenail can be incredibly irritating and uncomfortable. Many factors can contribute to the development of ingrown toenails, from being rough on your feet to wearing tight shoes ...

Dear Reader: It’s been my experience that toenails get a little unruly as we get older. They seem to fit the toes perfectly well for decades, and then they start doing funny things — the sides start ...

For years, I’ve had ingrown toenails, meaning the edge of my nail grows into nearby skin, causing me inflammation and pain. This is bad news for a Manhattan dweller like me who walks most places. I ...

Q: I have had ingrown nails before, but the one I have now is painful, really red and swollen, and is leaking pus. Should I be on antibiotics? A: The nail matrix is the only part of the nail that's ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have a painful ingrown toenail. Can I treat it at home, or should I leave it to a professional? DEAR READER: Ingrown toenails can really hurt. They are the best reason I know to ...

You've most likely experienced an ingrown hair at some point; you're not alone, they're incredibly common. But while you may ...

Whether you’re waxing or shaving any area, ingrown hairs and razor bumps are practically inevitable. But what are ingrown hairs and razor bumps, and why do they happen? With this in mind, folks are ...

Ingrown hairs are right up there with razor burn and razor bumps as the most pesky side effects of a subpar shave. And most of the time, just like those other conditions, ingrown hairs can be ...

Summertime means shedding layers, and maybe even some hair, too. Whether you’re shaving your legs, underarms, bikini line or even your face, hair removal runs the risk of causing ingrown hairs. But ...