Tired of post-shave bumps, redness and those pesky ingrown hairs? TikTok dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis is spilling her secrets to banishing them — and it’s downright opposite to what you’d expect.

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 ...

Ingrown toenails occur when the toenail grows into the skin next to the nail. It most commonly affects the big toe. Although an ingrown toenail will not go away without treatment, people can usually ...

Many razors claim to deliver the closest, smoothest shave possible, but some designs can actually make ingrown hairs more common. Ingrown hairs happen when cut hairs curl back into the skin, leading ...

Ingrown toenails are common and occur when the toenail grows into the skin of the toe rather than over it. An ingrown toenail can become infected, as the nail can tear the skin and create an opening ...

If a toenail is already ingrown, a person should avoid cutting it at home, as this can make it worse or cause infections. However, healthcare professionals can help remove an ingrown toenail. It may ...

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Ingrown toenails in babies and children are painful and common. The corner of a toenail, usually the great toe, gets stuck in the cuticle of the nail bed. Your baby may be fussy or your child will ...