The Only Ways to Get Rid of Ingrown Toenails, According to Experts

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Ingrown toenails, medically described as onychocryptosis, is a frequent complaint for medical office visits to a dermatologist and nail specialist. This condition occurs when the sides of the nail grow into the surrounding skin—either due to a mismatch in the size of the nail and the size of the nailbed, meaning the nail is too big for its bed, or due to poor trimming/clipping practices,” says Chris G. Adigun, MD, board-certified dermatologist and nail specialist at Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill. “When the nail grows and pierces the skin, it causes an inflammatory response leading to redness, swelling, and pain. He notes that ingrown toenails most commonly occur on the big toes. Is there something else wrong with your feet? Check out 10 signs of disease your feet can reveal.

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