Ingrown nail overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Ingrown nail is a common form of nail disease. It is a painful condition in which the nail grows or cuts into one or both sides of the nail bed. While ingrown nails can occur in both the nails of the hand and feet, they occur most commonly with toenails.