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2. Ingrown nail - Wikipedia

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   While ingrown nails can occur in the nails of both the hands and the feet, they occur most commonly with the toenails (as opposed to fingernails). [citation needed] A common misconception is that the cause of an ingrown toenail is the nail growing into the paronychium, but it can also be caused by overgrown toe skin. [2]

3. How to Fix an Ingrown Toenail With or Without Surgery - AOL

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   An ingrown toenail is sometimes treatable at home using soaks and antiseptics to soften the nail. Learn when a provider visit would be in order. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium ...

4. Dr. Jeff Hersh: If ingrown toenails become swollen, you may ...

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   An ingrown nail occurs when there is a disruption of the nail plate fitting into the nail groove. Dr. Jeff Hersh: If ingrown toenails become swollen, you may have a paronychia Skip to main content

5. Diseases of the foot - Wikipedia

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   Ingrown toe nail is a disorder where the nail starts to grow into the soft fleshy area of the toe. It causes intense redness, pain and swelling. Ingrown toe nails often affect the big toe. The best treatment for ingrown toe nails is to get the nail partially or completely removed. [6]

6. Surgical treatment of ingrown toenails - Wikipedia

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   If conservative treatment of a minor ingrown toenail does not succeed or if the ingrown toenail is severe, surgical management by a podiatrist is recommended. [1] The initial surgical approach is typically a partial avulsion of the nail plate known as a wedge resection or a complete removal of the toenail. [ 1 ]

7. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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   Onychorrhexis also known as brittle nails, is brittleness with breakage of fingernails or toenails. Paronychia is a bacterial or fungal infection where the nail and skin meet. Koilonychia is when the nail curves upwards (becomes spoon-shaped) due to an iron deficiency. The normal process of change is: brittle nails, straight nails, spoon-shaped ...