Ingrown Nails: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

Ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) is a fairly frequent problem resulting from either growth of nail fold inwards into the nail bed or abnormal embedding of the nail plate into the nail groove, causing significant discomfort. Although often thought to be synonymous, the terms ingrown nail and paronychia refer to different conditions.

Ingrown Nails: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

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Schematic illustration of the adolescent type of ingrown nail. (a)