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2. Types

Though an ingrown toenail may seem like a simple condition, it can be fairly complex. There are several types, the most common being a distal-lateral ingrown nail. This type develops when the outer sides of the nail plate grow into the skin. Other types of ingrown nails develop due to various factors, including age. For example, older individuals are more likely to have the toenail on their big toes curve and grow inward, toward the nail groove under the nail.

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