Ingrown Toenail Causes: Hallux Trauma & Onychocryptosis
Onychocryptosis, or ingrown toenail, can occur when the nail plate’s edge penetrates the nail fold. A common cause of this condition is trauma, and a direct injury to the hallux is frequently implicated in such cases. Subungual hematoma, which is blood trapped under the nail, is a frequent indicator of trauma to the distal phalanx. … Read more