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  • To outline six high-yield nail surgery procedures.
  • To equip clinicians with the skills to address common nail-related clinical scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on surgical approaches for specific nail conditions.
  • Review of key techniques for inflammatory nail diseases, melanonychia, erythronychia, and nail melanoma in situ.

Main Results:

  • Clinicians can manage most nail surgical cases with mastery of these six procedures.
  • The article details interventions for a range of nail pathologies.

Conclusions:

  • Proficiency in these fundamental nail surgery techniques is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
  • This approach simplifies the management of diverse nail diseases requiring surgical intervention.