India, June 18 -- An ingrown nail is a condition that develops when the corner of the nail grows into the skin. The condition is pretty common, especially in the case of toenails, but not major in terms of health risks. However, it does hurt a fair amount and definitely impacts the quality of life.

It can also become a source of bigger issues for people with diabetes, nerve damage, or with an infection in the region.

Taking to Instagram on March 14, Dr Hira Mirza, a board-certified podiatric foot and ankle surgeon based in Houston, Texas, shared three early signs of an ingrown nail that can help us detect it faster and get it treated before it worsens. The signs are as follows:

When the nail starts to grow within the skin, the first si...