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Ingrown Toenails
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10 Facts about
Ingrown Toenails
Dr Miriam Kinai
DarkSkinDermatology.com
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1. Ingrown toenails are also called onychocryptosis or unguis incarnates.
2. Ingrown toenail develops when the toenail cuts into the flesh of the toe as it grows.
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3. An ingrown toenail results in a foreign body reaction to the nail.
4. Poorly cut toenails and wearing poorly fitting shoes contribute to the development of ingrown toenails.
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5. Trauma such as occurs when one is running also contributes to the development of ingrown toenails.
6. Heredity also contribute to the development of ingrown toenails.
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7. Symptoms of ingrown toenails include a swollen and painful toe.
8. An ingrown toenail can also discharge pus if it becomes infected.
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9. The 1st toenail is the most commonly affected nail.
10. The medial side of the 1st toenail is the most commonly affected side.
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Adapted from Ingrown Toenails by Dr Miriam Kinai which teaches about this skin disease.
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