Onychocryptosis (ingrown nail), is one of the most common onychopathies. Ingrown nail is determined by penetration into the nail edges and surrounding soft tissues of the nail plate.
Signs and symptoms of ingrown toenail
It manifests as swelling and erythema of the nail groove, which can degenerate into a periungual granuloma and possible development of infection.
Treatment of ingrown toenail
Consists of the removal of a portion of the nail.
Resolution
Removal of the nail portion is always resolving therefore, surgery is not necessary.
