Ingrown

Synonyms of ingrown

• buried
• embedded
• encysted

Antonyms of ingrown

• exposed
• protruding
• outgrown

Collocations of ingrown

hair

Frequency: 80 %

The ingrown hair caused discomfort and irritation.

skin

Frequency: 75 %

The dermatologist recommended a cream for the ingrown skin.

nail

Frequency: 70 %

An ingrown nail can be painful and lead to infection.

toenail

Frequency: 60 %

She had to visit a podiatrist to treat her ingrown toenail.

hair follicle

Frequency: 50 %

Clogged hair follicles can lead to ingrown hairs.

Idiomatic Expressions for ingrown

• Phrase: Ingrown hair
  Meaning: A condition where a hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin, causing inflammation and irritation.
  Usage: I have to be careful when shaving to avoid getting ingrown hairs.