What is Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown toenail is a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The medical term for ingrown toenails is onychocryptosis or unguis incarnates.
The result is pain, inflamed skin, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. The inflamed area may weep, bleed or release pus
Learn more about the causes of Toe nail ingrowth
If the pain is severe or spreading, then you need to take steps to relieve your discomfort and avoid complications of ingrown toenails.
If you have diabetes or another condition that causes poor blood flow to your feet, you’re at greater risk of complications of ingrown toenails.