An ingrown toenail, or onychocryptosis, is an uncomfortable but common condition in which the edge of your toenail grows into ...

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What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails, a condition also known as onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of a toenail cuts into the tissue surrounding it or when the skin around a toe grows over ...

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 ...

Ingrown toenails often occur when the side of the toenail grows into the skin, causing pain and redness. Warm water soaks may ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Tight shoes can compress your toes, forcing the flesh into the nail," says Jenny Salazar, a nail technician in New York City. Another culprit: Nails that are too short and curved in at the corners ...

You should consult a doctor to examine or remove a damaged toenail, in order to prevent infection or other problems. The removal procedure only takes 15 to 20 minutes, but it can take up to 18 months ...