 [ Symptoms ] i have ingrown toenails they have been removed but keep growing back worse can i prevent then from growing in that way [ Disease ] you may need to have a permanent nail avulsion    surgical removal of the entire nail and destruction of the matrix the area where nail growth takes place either chemically laser ablation or surgically many people with ingrown nails    most in fact    cause them by improper nail trimming hopefully you are not among this crowd see a podiatrist