Ingrown toenail

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Ingrown toenail

Onychocryptosis; Unguis incarnatus; Nail avlusion; Matrix excision

An examination of the foot will show the following:

• Skin along the edge of the nail will appear to be growing over the nail, or the nail may seem to be growing underneath the skin.
• Skin may be swollen, firm, red, or tender to touch. At times, there may be a small amount of pus present.

Tests or x-rays are usually not needed.

Review Date: 04/27/2011
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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