Onychocryptosis is commonly called ingrown toenail and most commonly affects the great toe.
Puncturing of the periungual skin by the nail plate; this leads to a foreign body (the nail...
Ask about tight-fitting shoes: Small toe boxes predispose to onychocryptosis.
Signs of infection: erythema, edema, and pain
Ask about recurrence and previous treatment: may affect treat...
Long-term treatment
Acute treatment
Analgesia 1[C]:
Depends on planned treatment option and patient discomfort level
Recommend performing local anesthesia or a digital block with 1–2% lidocaine ...
Properly fitting footwear
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Antibiotics have not been shown to change the healing from ingrown toenails when using surgical treatment options.
Impact activities should be avoided until the patient is pain free and...
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