title: A modified approach to the phenol and alcohol chemical partial matrixectomy.
abstract: The phenol and alcohol matrixectomy is a frequently used technique for treating onychocryptosis in healthy patients. This article describes a modification of this common procedure. The modified version provides a quick and easy method of removing an ingrown nail.
authors.affiliation: Washington Hospital Center Residency Program, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Kominsky
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Daniels
mesh_terms: D000438:Alcohols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000379:methods*; D003475:Curettage / Q000379:methods*; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D019800:Phenol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011032:Podiatry / Q000379:methods; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000438:Alcohols; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D019800:Phenol