Ingrown Toenail in Children and Conservative Treatment Methods: A Case Report.

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Podiatry
• Dermatology

Background:

• Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) commonly affect children, often presenting at advanced stages.
• Nail plate penetration into surrounding tissue results from various etiological factors.
• Delayed diagnosis necessitates treatment from specialists like podiatrists and dermatologists.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of conservative management for pediatric ingrown toenails.
• To highlight non-surgical interventions as a primary treatment approach.

Main Methods:

• Case study of a 12-year-old boy with bilateral ingrown toenails (Scholz classification 3A and 3B).
• Employed conservative treatments including nail edge trimming, tamponade application, and orthonyxia.
• Orthonyxia involves using devices to correct nail curvature and prevent ingrowth.

Main Results:

• Conservative methods, particularly orthonyxia, demonstrated high effectiveness in resolving ingrown toenails.
• Rapid therapeutic effects and alleviation of pain symptoms were observed.
• Safe and low-risk treatment options for pediatric patients were confirmed.

Conclusions:

• Conservative treatment for ingrown toenails is recommended as the initial therapeutic choice.
• Effective even in advanced stages, these methods offer a safe and efficient solution for children.
• Early intervention with conservative care can prevent disease progression and complications.