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Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown Toenail
By Dr Ahmad Hassan
House Officer
Surgical Unit – II
HFH,Rawalpindi
Definition
When the Nail Grows into the nailfold
Causes
1)Trauma(Constant/Repetitive)
2)Genetic predisposition
3)Improper nail trimming
4)Tight fitting shoes
5)Fungal infection
Stages
Stage Description
1 Erethyma,Edema,Pain at Lateral Nail Fold
2 Increased Pain and Discharge from the edge of toenail
3 Hypertrophic granulation tissue on lateral wall
Management
Conservative treatment is given in Stage 1 that
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