ingrown
adjective
in·grown ˈin-ˌgrōn 
1
: grown in
specifically : having the free tip or edge embedded in the flesh
an ingrown toenail
2
: having the direction of growth or activity or interest inward rather than outward
swarms of ingrown, infighting bureaucracies
H. R. Cilley
H. R. Cilley ingrownness
(ˌ)in-ˈgrōn-nəs
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web These triggers include ingrown toenails, pressure ulcers, tight clothing, and wounds. Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 10 Feb. 2022 There are many skin bumps which can be totally normal which can appear like monkeypox, including zits, acne, skin reactions to heavy metals, ingrown hairs or even eczema or psoriasis. Dr. Erynne Bowers, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 The presence of a villainous college kid (Uly Schlesinger) who threatens to bogue their high is appropriately akin to an ingrown hair — though, as written, his comeuppance is pretty corny. Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022 As a result, waxing may cause hair follicles to break in half, which may cause ingrown hairs and additional irritation, according to Dr. Green. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Exfoliate skin a few days before the treatment — this strips away any dead skin cells while reducing the risk of ingrown hairs. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Still, following the above steps to help prepare the skin for shaving can help cut down on ingrown hairs. Melanie Rud, SELF, 16 June 2022 And perhaps best of all is the AutoSense technology that determines the density of your beard and adjusts its shavers accordingly, thus lowering the chances of ingrown hairs. John Thompson, Men's Health, 15 June 2022 Aluminum can dry out your skin, increase the chance of ingrown hairs, and cause other irritations. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 See More
Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 10 Feb. 2022 There are many skin bumps which can be totally normal which can appear like monkeypox, including zits, acne, skin reactions to heavy metals, ingrown hairs or even eczema or psoriasis. Dr. Erynne Bowers, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 The presence of a villainous college kid (Uly Schlesinger) who threatens to bogue their high is appropriately akin to an ingrown hair — though, as written, his comeuppance is pretty corny. Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022 As a result, waxing may cause hair follicles to break in half, which may cause ingrown hairs and additional irritation, according to Dr. Green. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Exfoliate skin a few days before the treatment — this strips away any dead skin cells while reducing the risk of ingrown hairs. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Still, following the above steps to help prepare the skin for shaving can help cut down on ingrown hairs. Melanie Rud, SELF, 16 June 2022 And perhaps best of all is the AutoSense technology that determines the density of your beard and adjusts its shavers accordingly, thus lowering the chances of ingrown hairs. John Thompson, Men's Health, 15 June 2022 Aluminum can dry out your skin, increase the chance of ingrown hairs, and cause other irritations. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
ingrown
adjective
in·grown ˈin-ˌgrōn
: grown in
specifically : having the normally free tip or edge embedded in the flesh
an ingrown toenail