About The Medical Condition Nails, Ingrown

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Nails, Ingrown

Nails, Ingrown Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Nails, Ingrown Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Nails, Ingrown?

Excessive lateral nail growth into the nail fold. Because the lateral margin of the nail acts as a foreign body, inflammation and granulation may result. It is caused by improperly fitting shoes and by improper trimming of the nail.

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