Long Toenails

Cutting Long Toenails

It is important to keep toenails cut to hygenic length and thickness. In addition to being painful, long toenails can lead to damaged/discolored nails, ingrown nails, and possibly infection.

Patients with neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease (poor blood flow), diabetes, or other conditions should have a physician maintain and monitor their toenails to prevent adverse conditions.

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