An ingrown toenail occurs when the top corner or side of your toenail grows into the flesh next to it. It happens most commonly on your big toe. Common causes of ingrown toenails include: wearing ...

An ingrown toenail—medically known as onychocryptosis—refers to a toenail that has grown into your skin. The top corner of the nail grows into the flesh, causing pain and inflammation. Most ingrown ...

Ingrown toenails are usually treatable without surgery. However, in severe cases, people may require a surgical procedure to remove to ingrown toenail. If they notice them at an early stage, people ...

It is estimated that more than 7 million American suffer from ingrown toenails each year. This condition spans all ages, from younger children to older seniors. Ingrown toenails occur when the corner ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. February 20, 2009 — A review published in the February 15 issue of American Family Physician discusses risk factors, conservative therapy, and ...

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 ...