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Actas Dermosifiliogr 2022 04 24;113(4):425-426. Epub 2021 Sep 24.

Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, España.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2022 Apr 23;113(4):370-375. Epub 2021 Dec 23.

Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universidad de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España.

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. Various digital block techniques have been described, but no evidence-based recommendations on the best choice have emerged. We aimed to compare the V block to the H block in this type of surgery. Read More

JAMA Dermatol 2022 05;158(5):583-585

Department of Dermatology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Dermatol Ther 2022 Jun 12;35(6):e15493. Epub 2022 Apr 12.

Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2021 12 9;166. Epub 2021 Dec 9.

De Stadspraktijk, Sittard.

A59-year-old patient reports back to general practice with a burning sensation at the ankle a few hours after a partial nail extraction with phenolization of the nail bed. There is a chemical burn caused by a drop of phenol spilt during the procedure. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2022 Jun 14;21(6):2590-2596. Epub 2022 Feb 14.

Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.

Background: Ingrown nails are frequently encountered in dermatology practice. The recurrence tendency of the disorder makes chemical cauterization essential during surgical procedures. In studies comparing nail matrix cauterization with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) versus phenol, phenol's application time was highly variable. Read More

Ir J Med Sci 2022 Feb 4. Epub 2022 Feb 4.

Department of General Practice, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

Background: To investigate minor procedures performed in general practice, to alleviate the burden on the economy, patients and secondary care physicians.

Aims: To determine the range of minor surgical procedures performed in a single group general practice, subsequent referrals made to secondary care, follow-up surgical procedures required and post-operative complications within a patient group.

Methods: Retrospective data collection from the electronic records of a single group general practice consisting of 5101 active patients within the previous 12 months. Read More

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022 Apr 7;36(4):526-535. Epub 2022 Jan 7.

Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.

Chemical matricectomy is an established treatment modality of onychocryptosis. In this meta-analysis, we studied the efficacy and safety profile of phenol-based matricectomy. We performed an electronic database search of PubMed, EMBASE and grey literature using the search terms '(onychocryptosis OR ingrown toe nail) AND (phenol OR chemical matricectomy)' from inception till 31-12-2020, for controlled clinical trials with phenol in one of the treatment arms and at least 10 participants in each arm. Read More

Am J Clin Dermatol 2022 Mar 13;23(2):207-218. Epub 2021 Dec 13.

Mediprobe Research Inc., 645 Windermere Road, London, ON, N5X 2P1, Canada.

Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection that causes nail discoloration, nail plate thickening, and onycholysis. Efinaconazole 10% topical solution is an FDA-approved treatment for onychomycosis patients aged 6 years and above. The drug functions as an antifungal by disrupting ergosterol synthesis in the fungal cell membrane. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2022 02 23;35(2):e15251. Epub 2021 Dec 23.

IRCCS University Hospital of Bologna S Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic Dermatology Division - Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

Retronychia is an inflammatory disorder typical of the great toes characterized by arrested nail growth, ingrowth of the nail plate into the proximal nail fold and paronychia. There is no standardized treatment for retronychia, and its management should be weighed based on the severity stage, treatment modality, and clinical outcome. In this paper, a systematic review of the literature was performed to assess all published data regarding the treatment of retronychia. Read More

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2021 Dec 4;19(12):1761-1775. Epub 2021 Dec 4.

Center for Dermatology, Allergology and Dermatosurgery, HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal, University of Witten/Herdecke, Wuppertal.

This review focuses on nail changes that do not belong to the group of benign or malignant nail tumors. These common afflictions of the nail include structural changes in and under the nail plate as well as inflammation around and in the nail bed. They include onychomycoses, nail psoriasis, onychodystrophies, subungual hematoma, paronychia, ingrown nails and pincer nails. Read More

Med Mycol J 2021 ;62(4):89-92

Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University.

A 57-year-old male patient with >10-year history of type 2 diabetes presented with a left big toenail deformity and pain. A physical examination revealed a white and yellow-to-brown patch on the nail as well as thickening and ingrowth of the nail plate. The nail plate was opened using nippers, and a fungal culture revealed Trichophyton interdigitale with yellow yeast. Read More

Cutis 2021 Sep;108(3):159-160

Drs. Shahwan and Carr are from the Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. Dr. Knackstedt is from the Department of Dermatology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.

Onychocryptosis most commonly affects the lateral nail folds and often can be treated with conservative measures, such as anchor taping. Distal onychocryptosis of the fingernail is less common and often is a delayed complication of nail surgery; treatment of this variant has not been as well described in the literature. We present a modified anchor taping method used to treat distal onychocryptosis of the fingernail. Read More

Foot Ankle Surg 2021 Nov 7. Epub 2021 Nov 7.

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Silivri Anadolu Special Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Background: Winograd procedures performed under a partial digital block with a single needle to the surgical side instead of the entire toe were not evaluated. This study aimed to examine the clinical results of classic ring block and partial digital block performed during Winograd procedures in cases of ingrown toenails.

Methods: A total of 210 patients underwent Winograd surgery were divided into two groups according to the type of anesthesia used as follows: traditional ring block (TRB) and partial digital block (PDB). Read More

Foot Ankle Int 2022 04 8;43(4):590-592. Epub 2021 Nov 8.

Bnai Zion Medical Israel, Haifa, Israel.

Eur J Hum Genet 2022 02 28;30(2):229-236. Epub 2021 Oct 28.

Department of Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.

The literature about eye, ear, nose, skin, and nervous system disorders in women with Turner syndrome is equivocal. Impaired vision and hearing in women with Turner syndrome have been described, and case reports of Turner syndrome girls suffering from epilepsy have been published, but no large population-based-studies have explored the occurrence of any of these disorders. We aimed to investigate the risk of admission with disorders related to the eye, ear, nose, skin, and nervous system, compared with background females, and the impact of hormone replacement therapy on these conditions. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2021 11 25;34(6):e15163. Epub 2021 Oct 25.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan.

A regrowing nail tip after nail avulsion may excessively curve and invaginate into the nail bed. This is treated as a type of ingrown toenail, and is known as distal nail embedding. In most cases, further growth restores the original shape evenly over the nail bed. Read More

Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021 10 6;18(19). Epub 2021 Oct 6.

Departamento de Podología, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, Calle Avicena s/n, 41009 Sevilla, Spain.

Background: In the treatment of Onychocryptosis, chemical matricectomy with 88% phenol solution is one of the most common surgical procedures due to a recurrence rate of less than 5%, but it may produce a delay in healing time. The objective was to compare the healing time between phenol applications of 30 or 60 s.

Methods: A comparative, prospective, parallel, randomized, and blinded clinical trial was registered with the European Clinical Trials Database. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2021 Sep 30. Epub 2021 Sep 30.

Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Social Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.

Background: The lower limbs are an essential element of the structure of our body, bearing the weight and responsible for the correct motor skills. Defects in the functioning of the lower limbs and nails or foot skin can significantly affect the quality of life and limit full mobility. Due to the multitude of causes of podiatry changes, we consider their prevention and treatment interdisciplinary. Read More

Int J Low Extrem Wounds 2021 Sep 13:15347346211043602. Epub 2021 Sep 13.

School of Medicine, 450199Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Alanya, Turkey.

Ingrown toenails are a common reason for referral to orthopedics and podiatry clinics. Recurrence and infection are common complications in ingrown toenail surgery. This study investigates the effect of an electrocautery matrixectomy on the recurrence and clinical outcomes in the Winograd technique applied in ingrown toenail surgery and whether prophylactic antibiotic use is necessary for these surgeries. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2022 06 27;21(6):2674-2676. Epub 2021 Aug 27.

Department and Division of Practical Cosmetology and Skin Diseases Prophylaxis, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.

J Pediatr Orthop 2021 Oct;41(9):e823-e827

Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Background: In the pediatric population, chronic ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) can cause infection (paronychia), debilitating pain, and may be unresponsive to conservative treatments. Following multiple failed interventions, a terminal Syme amputation is one option for definitive treatment of chronic onychocryptosis. This procedure involves amputation of the distal aspect of the distal phalanx of the great toe with complete removal of the nail bed and germinal center, preventing further nail growth and recurrence. Read More

J Am Acad Dermatol 2022 07 3;87(1):221-223. Epub 2021 Aug 3.

Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea; Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. Electronic address:

An Bras Dermatol 2021 Sep-Oct;96(5):651-653. Epub 2021 Jul 23.

Department of Dermatology, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brazil.

An Bras Dermatol 2021 Sep-Oct;96(5):653. Epub 2021 Jul 15.

Department of Dermatology, Guangdong Provincial Key, Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China. Electronic address:

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2021 Jul 7:1-5. Epub 2021 Jul 7.

Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.

Background: Nail braces are reportedly effective for treating both acute inflamed and chronic dystrophic type ingrown toenails.

Aims: In this study, risk factors for poorly controlled and recurrence-prone ingrown toenails treated with nail braces were identified.

Methods: We performed a retrospective study on patients with ingrown toenails between June 1, 2015, and May 31, 2018. Read More

Jt Dis Relat Surg 2021 11;32(2):414-419. Epub 2021 Jun 11.

Aydın Devlet Hastanesi Genel Cerrahi Kliniği, 09100 Efeler, Aydın, Türkiye.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the outcomes of the Winograd method and Vandenbos procedure used to treat an ingrown toenail.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2017 and February 2020, a total of 145 patients (65 males, 80 females; mean age: 31.45 years; range, 13 to 61 years) who were treated with Winograd or Vandenbos procedure for an ingrown toenail were retrospectively analyzed. Read More

Int J Clin Pract 2021 Oct 20;75(10):e14474. Epub 2021 Jun 20.

Department of Dermatology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

Background: Onychocryptosis, frequently termed ''ingrown toenail'' is a common foot problem in routine dermatology and orthopaedic clinical practice which leads to pain and disability. Although the aetiology of ingrown toenail is not well understood various associated risk factors have been identified with the pathogenesis.

Material And Methods: This study was a retrospective investigation of 170 patients with hallux valgus and lateral border ingrown toenail of all stages. Read More

Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021 05 11;18(10). Epub 2021 May 11.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital, Daejeon 34059, Korea.

Background: Digital nerve block (DB) is a commonly utilized anesthetic procedure in ingrown toenail surgery. However, severe procedure-related pain has been reported. Although the popliteal sciatic nerve block (PB) is widely accepted in foot and ankle surgery, its use in ingrown toenail surgery has not been reported. Read More

J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2021 10 21;46(8):865-872. Epub 2021 May 21.

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey.

We report the use of obliquely oriented V-Y advancement pulp flaps to reconstruct 17 consecutive, lateral oblique fingertip traumatic defects over a 2-year period. All flaps survived completely with no bone protuberance, prominent scar or neuroma evident at an average follow-up of 11 months (range 7 to 19). Although there was no incidence of severe hook nail deformities, there were two patients who had residual mild hook nails, two with pulp/nail asymmetries and one with an ingrown nail. Read More