An ingrown toenail—medically known as onychocryptosis—refers to a toenail that has grown into your skin. The top corner of the nail grows into the flesh, causing pain and inflammation.

For those who have them, ingrown toenails need little introduction. They occur when the corner of the nail grows and curves into the skin, the result of too-tight shoes, incorrect trimming or ...

tight shoes can cause ingrown toenails, blisters, and calluses. These issues can be avoided with a simple, accurate measurement of your baby's feet to make sure you're buying the right baby shoe size.

The stilettos did not cause your bunion. Schaeffer: "Cutting the sides of my toenail will prevent an ingrown toenail." No, absolutely not. Haller: I am Dr. Sarah Haller. I am a foot and ankle ...