2014
DOI: 10.1370/afm.1712
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Patient-Controlled Taping for the Treatment of Ingrown Toenails

Abstract: 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 prev… Show more

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“…With adhesive bandage, the nailfold is pulled away from the nail. 5,6 The idea of this technique is that it reduces the pressure of the nail on the edge of the nail. Tsunoda et al instructed 541 patients or their guardians in the use of the taping technique.…”
Section: Taping Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…With adhesive bandage, the nailfold is pulled away from the nail. 5,6 The idea of this technique is that it reduces the pressure of the nail on the edge of the nail. Tsunoda et al instructed 541 patients or their guardians in the use of the taping technique.…”
Section: Taping Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Tsunoda et al instructed 541 patients or their guardians in the use of the taping technique. Ingrown toenail symptoms and abnormal nail growth were resolved, and no additional therapy was required in 276 patients …”
Section: Treatment Of Coexisting Mild Ingrown Nail and Pincer Nailmentioning
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“…Jeżeli odtłuszczenie i osuszenie nie jest wystarczające, można zastosować specjalistyczne preparaty zwiększające adhezję taśmy do powierzchni skóry, np. Mastisol Medical Liquid Adhesive [4,13].…”
Section: Tapingunclassified
“…Tsunoda and colleagues 1 share a large case series showing outcomes from a novel technique for patientcontrolled taping to treat ingrown toenails. Based on the results, the authors have made patient-controlled taping the first-line treatment for every ingrown or problematically curved toenail seen in their practice.…”
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