Ingrown toenail: You big toe’s worst enemy

An ingrown toenail, also called onychocryptosis, is the result of the corner or the side of a nail growing into the toe’s flesh. The pressure of the nail is pushing against sensitive skin. The edge of the sharp nail breaks the skin. The most common area is on the big toe. This can happen because … Continue reading Ingrown toenail: You big toe’s worst enemy