The treatment of the splitting nail with Phenol alcohol partial nail matricectomy

The treatment of the splitting nail with Phenol alcohol partial nail matricectomy

Miller M A; Brodell R T

Dermatologic Surgery

1996

1996-04

BACKGROUND. Split nails are a common problem originating in focal thinning of the nail matrix. OBJECTIVE. TO determine if cosmetically acceptable results could be achieved utilizing phenol alcohol partial nail maticectomy in patients with split nails. METHODS. After proper anesthesia, the nail lateral to the split is avulsed followed by destruction Of the corresponding portion of the nail matrix to prevent the avulsed nail from regrowing. RESULTS. Phenol alcohol partial nail matricectomy has proven to be a simple, effective, reproducible treatment with excellent cosmetic results for laterally located split nails. CONCLUSION. A simple nail procedure, winery used for ingrown nails, can be easily adapted for the definitive treatment of split nails.

Dermatology; Surgery; Surgery; disorders

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