An Ingrown toe nail also known as onychocryptosis is a painful condition, most commonly seen in great toe nail. It happens when the sides or corner of toe nail grown into the skin on the side.

Factors responsible for ingrown toe nail :

1. Excessive cutting/trimming of nail on sides.
2. Fungal infection of nail.
3. Wearing tight shoes & high heels for long hours.
4. Injury like sports injury/accident.
5. It commonly leads to painful, swollen nail folds, sometimes pus & Oozing can also be there.

Treatment:

1. It is prevented by avoiding excessive cutting of nail & wearing open shoes.
2. Antibiotics & then surgical removal of affected side of nail plate is a good treatment.