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Onychocryptosis, or an ingrown toenail, is a common and frequently painful foot problem. It happens when the nail grows into the skin and can lead to inflammation and infection. In this article,...
An ingrown toenail is a painful condition of the toe that occurs when the sides or corner of the toenail digs into the skin at the end or side of the toe. The disease mostly affects the outer edge of the big toe, although the nail on both sides of the toe, or nail on any toe can become ingrown.
Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The result is pain, inflamed skin, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect the big toe.
An ingrown toenail is when the corner of your toenail grows into your skin. It’s a common condition that happens frequently when you cut your toenails by tapering around the corners. Ingrown toenails usually aren’t serious and you can typically treat them at home.
Ingrown toenails (unguis incarnatus) are a common toenail problem of uncertain etiology. Various causes include poorly fit (tight) footwear, infection, improperly trimmed toenails, trauma,...
The medical term for an infected ingrown toenail is called paronychia. If not treated, the infected toenail can cause serious problems such as chronic pain and disfigurement, cellulitis, and bone infection.
An ingrown toenail is incurvation or impingement of a nail border into its adjacent nail fold, causing pain. (See also Overview of Nail Disorders.)
Ingrown toenail, also known as onychocryptosis or unguius incarnatus, is the most common nail problem encountered in podiatry, general family practice, and dermatology. An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail plate grows into the periungual skin and causes inflammation and infection.
Ingrown nails -- when your nail grows into the flesh instead of over it -- usually affect your toenails, especially your big toe. (Photo credit: Science Source) If your ingrown toe gets...
Ingrown Toenail Medical Treatment. Your doctor will look at your toe to see if it’s ingrown. They may: Lift the nail.