This condition causes toenails to curl or grow into a corner or side of the surrounding skin, also known as a lateral nail fold. This can cause your nails to thicken and change in color and growth.

He complained of intermittent tenderness at the lateral and proximal nail folds from occasional "infections" that he characterized as increased redness and pus. He worked as an administrative ...

Since the tumor was located at the proximal nail fold, there was concern that it might have extended locally to involve the lateral nail folds and/or the nail bed. The patient's nail was therefore ...

folds surrounding the nail, including the cuticle on the outer edge; and lateral and proximal nail folds on the sides and bottom of the nail plate, respectively. Underneath the skin lies the ...