Patient-controlled taping for the treatment of ingrown toenails.
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.
Department of Dermatology, Tsunoda Clinic, Tokyo, Japan.
Meiko
M
Tsunoda
Department of Artificial Organs and Medical Device Creation, National Institute of Sensory Organs, National Tokyo Medical Center, National Hospital Organization, Tokyo, Japan tsunodakoichi@kankakuki.go.jp.
Koichi
K
Tsunoda
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009263:Nails, Ingrown / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D019233:Retreatment; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D053832:Surgical Tape; D014034:Toes; D055815:Young Adult
adhesive surgical tape; ingrown nails; nail bracing; self-care; taping