What are ingrown toenails?

An ingrown toenail occurs when the top corner or side of your nail grows into the flesh next to it. It can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but many can be effectively treated at home. However, surgery can help if you experience an infection, or have frequent occurrences of ingrown toenails.

Common causes of ingrown toenails

• Cutting your toenails too short or with too much curve
• Wearing shoes that are too tight around your toe
• A toe or toenail injury
• A toenail that naturally grows into a curve