Ingrown Toenail

A toenail that grows into surrounding skin causing pain and potential infection. Prevention centers on cutting toenails straight across, avoiding digging into corners, and wearing proper toe-box footwear.

Also known as: Onychocryptosis. Category: Foot & Nail Care.

In men's style, "ingrown toenail" belongs to the Foot & Nail Care family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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