Ingrown Toenail in Children and Conservative Treatment Methods: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Background Ingrown toenails are a disease that often begins in childhood. It occurs as the penetration of the nail plate into the surrounding tissue as a result of various factors. Patients often report to various specialists, including podiatrists and dermatologists, at an advanced stage o...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic dermatology Vol. 24; no. 9; pp. e70319 - n/a
Main Authors: Jakubczak, Michalina, Mazurek, Klaudia, Wcisło‐Dziadecka, Dominika
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 01.09.2025
Subjects:
Child
conservative treatment
Conservative Treatment - methods
Foot Orthoses
Humans
ingrown toenail in children
Male
nail diseases
Nails - pathology
Nails, Ingrown - therapy
Severity of Illness Index
Toes
Treatment Outcome
nail diseases
conservative treatment
ingrown toenail in children
ISSN:1473-2130, 1473-2165, 1473-2165
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Summary:ABSTRACT Background Ingrown toenails are a disease that often begins in childhood. It occurs as the penetration of the nail plate into the surrounding tissue as a result of various factors. Patients often report to various specialists, including podiatrists and dermatologists, at an advanced stage of this disease. Aims The aim of the study is to present the effectiveness of conservative treatment methods in children with ingrown toenails. Methods In this study, we presented the case of a 12‐year‐old boy with ingrown toenails and visible inflammation around the toenails of both feet. Taking into account Scholz's classification, the severity of the disease in the right foot was assessed as 3B, and in the left foot as 3A. Non‐surgical conservative methods were used, such as cutting the wedge of the nail apparatus, applying a tamponade and implementing orthonyxia methods, which gave a quick therapeutic effect and the disappearance of unpleasant pain symptoms. Results Conservative treatment methods using orthonyxia are highly effective, even in advanced stages of ingrowing nail plate. Medical procedures using conservative treatment techniques allow for quick help for pediatric patients in a safe manner and with a low risk of complications. Conclusions Ingrown toenails can occur at any age, often including childhood, and conservative treatment methods should be the first possible treatment option.
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ISSN:1473-2130
1473-2165
1473-2165
DOI:10.1111/jocd.70319