Nails, Ingrown

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Description of Nails, Ingrown

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.
Source: MeSH 2007

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• Nails

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Skin Diseases
    • Nail Diseases
      • Nails, Ingrown

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