Ingrown toenails can be caused by too-tight shoes, a fungal infection, or improperly cutting your nails.

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A podiatrist explains how to fix an ingrown toenail, and why conducting 'bathroom surgery' on your own often makes the issue far worse. A lot can go wrong with your feet. You can get toenail fungus ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

“I’ve had outrageous trouble with my big toenail since I tripped over some loose jeans on the floor in 2014,” says Becky, who ended up damaging her toe and, with that, her toenail. Since then, Becky – ...

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 ...