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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

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

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   There are several steps you can take to relieve the symptoms of an ingrown toenail at home. These include: Soaking your foot in a warm foot bath several times a day and then thoroughly dry them ...

5. Ingrown nail - Wikipedia

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   Unguis incarnatus or Ingrown toenail[1] An ingrown toenail on the large toe of the right foot. Specialty. Orthopedics. An ingrown nail, also known as onychocryptosis from Greek: ὄνυξ (onyx) 'nail' and κρυπτός (kryptos) 'hidden', is a common form of nail disease. It is an often painful condition in which the nail grows so that it ...

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. Subungual hematoma - Wikipedia

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   Usually unmerited, blood drainage or nail removal in serious cases. Prognosis. Usually self-resolving as nail grows out. Subungal haematoma of a toe. A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood (hematoma) underneath a toenail or fingernail. It can be extremely painful for an injury of its size, although otherwise it is not a serious medical ...