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onychocryptosis
onychocryptosis (ˌɒnɪkəʊkrɪpˈtəʊsɪs) n (Pathology) a form of nail disease in which nails are ingrown
onychocryptosis
ingrown nail [in´grōn] aberrant growth of a toenail, with one or both lateral margins pushing deeply into adjacent soft tissue, causing pain, inflammation, and possible infection. The condition occurs most frequently in the great toe, and is often caused by pressure from tight-fitting shoes. Another common cause is improper cutting of the toenails, which should be cut straight across or with a curved toenail scissors so that the sides are a little longer than the middle.in·grown naila toenail, one edge of which is overgrown by the nailfold, producing a pyogenic granuloma; due to faulty trimming of the toenails or pressure from a tight shoe. Synonym(s): ingrowing toenail, onychocryptosis, unguis aduncus, unguis incarnatusPatient discussion about onychocryptosisQ. How to prevent an ingrown toenail? I recently had an ingrown toenail and am scared of having another. How can I prevent it?A. When you trim your toe nails make sure your cut them straight a cross. What ever you do, don't tear the nail off. Q. How to treat an ingrown toenail? I think I have an ingrown toenail. How to treat it?A. When the problem is mild, you may only need to soak your foot in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes and place dry cotton, such as part of a cotton ball, under the corner of the nail. Signs that the problem is getting worse include increasing pain, swelling and drainage of the area. Sometimes minor surgery is needed to remove the part of the nail that is poking into the skin. Q. What are the symptoms of an ingrown toenail? My son has a red toe and complains that it hurts. Is this an ingrown toenail?A. The main symptom of an ingrown toenail is the pain from the nail growing into the skin instead of over it. If the ingrown toenail gets infected, it might be swollen or red, and it might drain pus. The area around the ingrown toenail is often painful. More discussions about onychocryptosis |