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Unguis Incarnatus
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows down and into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the nail.
Alternative Names
Onychocryptosis; Unguis incarnatus; Nail avlusion; Matrix excision
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
An ingrown toenail can result from a number of things, but poorly fitting shoes and toenails that are not trimmed properly are the most common causes. The skin along the edge of a toenail may become red and infected. The...
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