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2. How to Remove an Ingrown Toenail: Can You Cut It Out ... - AOL

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   They may also recommend surgical treatment to remove part or all of your toenail. This is known as partial nail avulsion or complete nail plate avulsion. How to Prevent Ingrown Toenails

3. Surgical treatment of ingrown toenails - Wikipedia

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   The initial surgical approach is typically a partial avulsion of the nail plate known as a wedge resection or a complete removal of the toenail. [1] If the ingrown toenail recurs despite this treatment, destruction of the germinal matrix with phenol is recommended. [1] As an alternative, one may use 10% sodium hydroxide which is less toxic [2 ...

4. How to Fix an Ingrown Toenail With or Without Surgery - AOL

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   Soak your foot in warm, soapy water for 10 to 20 minutes a few times a day. This helps soothe and soften the affected area. Apply an over-the-counter (OTC) steroid cream to the toe after soaking ...

5. Ingrown nail - Wikipedia

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   The surgical approach is the removal of the offending part of the nail plate known as a wedge resection. [10] If the ingrown toenail recurs despite this treatment, destruction of the sides of the nail with chemicals or excision is done; this is known as a matrixectomy. [10]

6. Accessory nail of the fifth toe - Wikipedia

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   Most people do not seek out treatment, because the accessory nail typically does not cause pain or other symptoms that interfere with everyday activities. [1] For those who do choose treatment, one option is surgical or chemical matricectomy--complete removal or destruction of the nail matrix--which has been used for successful removal of the accessory toenail.

7. Podiatry - Wikipedia

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   In 1976, podiatrists in New Zealand gained the legal right to use a local anaesthetic, and began to include minor surgical procedures on ingrown toenails in their scope of practice. They received the right to refer patients to radiologists for X-rays in 1984, and (with suitable training) to acquire licensing to take their own X-rays in 1989.

8. Onychomycosis - Wikipedia

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   Onychomycosis. Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, [ 4 ] is a fungal infection of the nail. [ 2 ] Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discoloration, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. [ 2 ] Fingernails may be affected, but it is more common for toenails. [ 3 ]

9. Nail brace - Wikipedia

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   Nail correction brace on a toenail that was previously ingrown. A nail correction brace, also known as an orthonyxic brace or simply a nail brace, is a medical device used to correct the misalignment of fingernails or toenails in order to prevent the nails from growing in. Treatment is usually carried out by a podiatrist or the general ...