Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM An ingrown toenail is when the corner or side of the toenail grows into the skin ...

Ingrown toenails, a condition also known as onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of a toenail cuts into the tissue surrounding it or when the skin around ... Notice swelling, redness, or drainage ...

If your ingrown toenail shows no sign of infection (e.g., pus around the nail), you can begin at-home treatments when you first notice signs of the ingrown nail, such as discomfort or redness ...