medial and lateral border of the toenail without exudate (FIGURE 1A). The patient was given a diagnosis of recurrent ony-chocryptosis without paronychia. He reported having a similar occurrence 1 to 2 …

Ingrown toenail, also known as onychocryptosis or unguis incarnatus, is the most common nail problem in general medical practice and nail dermatology settings. It occurs when a spicule on the side of the …

What is an ingrowing toenail? An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The big toe is often affected, either on one or both sides. The nail curls and pierces …

care and ingrown nails Nails are an important part of your body to keep healthy. Nails start growi. g from underneath the skin, where the U-shaped edge of the nail touches the skin. If you look closely, you …

Most ingrown toenails can be treated at home. But an ingrown nail can cause an infection. If your toe is infected, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. Good nail care can help prevent ingrown toenails. …

Dermatophytes are the most common cause of toenail onychomycosis, whereas yeast is more likely to infect fingernails. Typically, a fungal infection will start on the skin, then spread to and invade the …

Removal of the entire nail plate (toenail). The nail bed may be treated with a chemical to keep the nail from growing back. Infected ingrown nails may require antibiotics before permanently removing the …