GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Onychocryptosis (from the Greek hidden nail) commonly called ingrown nail, is a painful condition that occurs when the edges or corners of the nails grow into the skin near the nail. This causes swelling and pain and can lead to an infection of the edge of the nail which can spread to the skin and bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Onychocryptosis is the medical term for an ingrown toenail that usually affects the big toe. It occurs when the toenail embeds into the surrounding skin of the toe by growing into the skin or the skin extending over the edges of the nail. Around 2.5–5% of the general population have an ingrown toenail at any one time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Onychocryptosis: The medical term for what is better known as an ingrown toenail. From onycho-, nail + crypto-, hidden or buried +-sis, condition. See: Ingrown toenail.