Ingrown toenail

Ugeskr Laeger. 2024 Sep 23;186(39):V01240046. doi: 10.61409/V01240046.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Ingrown toenail is a common condition with many different treatment options. This review finds evidence that mild cases can be treated safely with non-surgical methods like change of ill-fitted shoes and nail brace. With failure in non-surgical treatment or in more severe cases surgical methods can be performed with note to the risk of complications - most frequently infection and the risk of recurrence at 3-13%. This review does not find evidence to use oral antibiotics in the treatment in general.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Braces
  • Humans
  • Nails, Ingrown* / therapy
  • Shoes
  • Toes

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents