Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM An ingrown toenail is when the corner or side of the toenail grows into the skin ...

What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails, a condition also known as onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of a toenail cuts into the tissue surrounding it or when the skin around a toe grows ...

In some cases, you can manage an ingrown toenail at home with various strategies, including soaking your toe and applying over-the-counter antibiotic ointment. But you may need surgical treatment ...