Ingrown nail with subungual myiasis on the same toe: A rare case presentation

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Parasitology
• Podiatry

Background:

• Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) are common, often causing pain and secondary infections.
• Subungual myiasis, a parasitic infestation under the nail, is exceptionally rare, particularly without typical risk factors.
• This case presents a unique co-occurrence of these two distinct conditions.

Observation:

• A female patient presented with a concurrent ingrown nail and subungual myiasis on the same toe.
• The patient had no history of travel, animal contact, trauma, immunosuppression, or psychiatric conditions.
• The case was documented with video evidence.

Findings:

• The simultaneous presentation of ingrown nail and subungual myiasis on a single digit is extremely uncommon.
• The absence of predisposing factors makes this case particularly noteworthy in medical literature.
• Video documentation provides a clear record of this rare clinical presentation.

Implications:

• This case expands the differential diagnosis for painful toe conditions.
• It underscores the importance of thorough examination, even in the absence of typical risk factors.
• Further research may be needed to understand potential atypical etiologies for such co-infections.