Nails, Ingrown

Excessive lateral nail growth into the nail fold. Because the lateral margin of the nail acts as a foreign body, inflammation and granulation may result. It is caused by improperly fitting shoes and by improper trimming of the nail.

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.529.406

MeSH Unique ID: D009263

Entry Terms:

• Ingrown Nail
• Ingrown Nails
• Nail, Ingrown
• Onychocryptosis
• Onychocryptoses

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Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Nail Diseases
Nails, Ingrown