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Ingrown toenail treated with cotton collodion insert.

F W Ilfeld1

  • 1Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.

Foot & Ankle
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a simple office method for ingrown toenails using cotton and collodion. This technique provides immediate pain relief and promotes proper nail growth, offering a new treatment for this common condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Podiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) are a common and painful condition.
  • Current treatments can be invasive or provide temporary relief.
  • A need exists for simple, effective, and non-invasive office-based solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel, simple office method for managing ingrown toenails.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of using cotton coated with collodion for pain relief and nail guidance.

Main Methods:

  • A wisp of absorbent cotton coated with collodion was used to separate the ingrown toenail edges from soft tissue.
  • The collodion provided a waterproof seal, allowing bathing and fixing the cotton in place.
  • The method was applied to 86 private patients in an office setting.

Main Results:

  • Immediate relief of pain associated with ingrown toenails was reported.
  • The method provided a firm runway, guiding the nail for proper growth.
  • Successful application in 86 private patients demonstrated the technique's effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • This simple office-based method offers immediate pain relief for ingrown toenails.
  • The collodion-coated cotton technique effectively guides nail growth and is suitable for non-infected cases.
  • The procedure is not recommended for patients with infected acute paronychia.

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