Patient-controlled taping for the treatment of ingrown toenails.

Abstract

Various methods are used to treat ingrown or pincer-like toenails. We developed a novel taping method to prevent topical interruption of the circulation and resulting skin conditions and evaluated it over 14.5 years. We instructed 541 patients or their guardians in the use of the technique. Ingrown toenail symptoms and abnormal nail growth were resolved and no additional therapy was required in 276 patients. The novel taping method was significantly more effective than treatments our patients had received previously. Patient-controlled taping is the first-line treatment for every ingrown or curved toenail seen in our clinic.

• Authors: Meiko Tsunoda, Koichi Tsunoda
• Journal: Annals of family medicine (Ann Fam Med) 2014 Nov-Dec Vol. 12 Issue 6 Pg. 553-5 ISSN: 1544-1717 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25384818 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
• Copyright: © 2014 Annals of Family Medicine, Inc.

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nails, Ingrown (surgery, therapy)
• Patient Compliance
• Retreatment
• Self Care (methods)
• Surgical Tape
• Toes
• Young Adult