Paronychia and ingrown toenail
EBM Guidelines
Jan 30, 2025 • Latest change Apr 14, 2026
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Extract
- Acute paronychia usually responds well to simple drainage of the abscess without the need for systemic antimicrobials.
- Chronic paronychia is encountered mainly in people whose hands are repeatedly exposed to water.
- An ingrown toenail can be treated with conservative methods in mild cases. In more severe cases, partial nail avulsion is often required.
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Dermatology, Ingrowing toenail, Ingrown toenail, L60.0, Nails, Ingrown, Paronychia, Surgery, partial nail avulsion, phenolization, toenail, wedge resection