Phenol in dermatology: updated evidence on efficacy and safety [PDF]
Phenol, or carbolic acid, is an organic compound with caustic and antiseptic properties widely used in dermatology. Since its introduction as an antiseptic in the 19th century, its use has expanded to various areas of medicine, including the treatment of
Carolina Reato Marçon
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Background and objective: Surgery for an ingrown toenail of the great toe is a common procedure that requires an anesthetic neuromuscular blockade of the entire digit.
S. Sánchez Hernández +1 more
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Subungual exostosis (SE) is a relatively common benign bone tumor occurring primarily in the distal phalanx of the toes, particularly the hallux. Nail deformities, such as onychocryptosis / paronychia, can present concurrently, leading to complex ...
David Weiss
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Hallux Dorsal Curvature of the Distal Phalanx and Its Possible Implications for the Dorsal Osteophyte [PDF]
Background and Objective: The dorsal osteophyte on the distal phalanx of the first toe (hallux) is a reactive bony protrusion that may be associated with pathologies such as onychocryptosis or pincer nail.
Emma Guillén Escámez +4 more
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Postoperative Dressing Regimens in Nail Surgeries: A Scoping Review. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Toenail surgeries are one of the most common surgeries performed on the lower limb with many common postoperative complications, including prolonged healing time, infection and prolonged exudation. There is a wide variety of dressings designed to reduce the rate of postoperative complications and improve healing.
Wassef DYFI, Al-Modhefer Z, Hennessy K.
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Clinical Rationale for Procedural Steps When Performing Non-Incisional Nail Surgery: A Scoping Review. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Non‐incisional nail surgery is a common surgical procedure performed by clinicians, however, there is considerable variation relating to decision‐making for procedure choice, surgical technique, and clinical rationale to inform practice.
Horn A, Robinson C, Donnan L.
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Matrix Phenolization vs. Gutter Splint Method for the Treatment of Onychocryptosis: A Randomized Open-Label Study. [PDF]
Background Treatment of ingrown toenails includes conservative and surgical approaches. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of the Gutter Splint (GS) method with the reference technique: matrix phenolization (MP).
Litaiem N +4 more
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Relapses of ingrown toenail: causes and treatment features
Introduction. The recurrent course of an ingrown toenail remains a serious problem to this day, despite the centuries-old history of its study. Among outpatient patients, the incidence of this disease reaches 10% and does not tend to decrease, and among ...
I. S. Malkov +3 more
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Effectiveness of Local Glucocorticoid Infiltration Versus Traditional Gauze Bandaging for the Treatment of Onychocryptosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Background/objectives: Local intralesional corticosteroid injections into the periungual fold are used to treat patients with onychocryptosis, but their short- or medium-term effects are unknown.
García-Martínez MT +5 more
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Ingrown toenail treated by the modified howard–dubois technique: Long-term follow-up results
Background: According to the Mozena classification system, stage IIb and stage III ingrown toenail cases are considered as severe ones; however, limited options are available for treatment. Aims: To lower the recurrence rate and achieve primary intention
Jia Tian, Zhenbing Chen, Jin Li
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