Onychocryptosis

Onychocryptosis is also known as ‘ingrown nail‘, is a painful condition where a portion of the nail (typically a toenail) grows into the soft tissues of the nail folds, damages them and causes severe inflammation. In many cases a secondary infection occurs when the skin barrier is injured. There are many factors which can cause ingrown nails such as genetics, shoes, sport activity, lack of hygiene and some internal systemic diseases. Often, one or two nail folds are involved in the inflammatory process. When the infection begins to spread over the soft tissues and surrounding skin, the nail bed can be involved too. It can be successfully treated and cured by medical professionals. There are many methods for the treatment of the condition; from surgery to bracing and even acrylic nail sculpting.