The ingrown toenail is a fairly common problem for many people. In medicine, this disease sounds like onochryptosis. Most often this happens with the thumb on the legs.
Among the many common causes of this disease are the following:
- narrow and uncomfortable shoes;
- improperly made manicure;
- fungal lesion of the foot ;
- congenital predisposition to such a problem;
- pathology based on orthopedics of the foot;
- flat feet .
This disease is especially dangerous in diabetes mellitus and circulatory disorders in the legs. If the problem can not be resolved in time, complications can occur in case of infection in damaged tissue.
Surgical removal of ingrown nail
The traditional method of treatment is a surgical operation. If you look at it from the side of aesthetics and security, then this is not the best option. The principle of the method is to completely remove the nail and we can say that the problem is not solved, but only worsened. Such a wound, as a rule, heals about 6 months, which brings inconvenience and in frequent cases of discomfort. The patient after surgery is difficult to wear closed shoes, especially the winter version. The operation does not take much time, but with heavy bleeding it can sometimes be very difficult to do everything correctly and accurately. There are noticeable sutures in the future, and there is a high probability of relapse.
Laser removal of ingrown nail
This is the most effective and effective method for treating this disease. Such an operation is performed by a specialist doctor with special equipment. Before the operation, it is necessary to carry out a check-up and make sure there are no other pathological diseases. For example, diabetes mellitus.
Laser correction of ingrown nails requires some preparation. The first thing to do is donate blood for outpatient analysis. This is done to determine the presence of sugar in the blood and other infectious microorganisms. Also, in place of ingrown nail, preliminary therapy is carried out, which consists in the use of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ointments. In the same way, a doctor prescribes a separate course of antibiotic treatment during the usual five or seven days. If the case is quite neglected, the patient is given an X-ray.
Laser treatment of ingrown nail - benefits
- High efficiency of this technique. This technique allows you to remove not only the problem itself, but also the cause of its occurrence. The result is guaranteed for a long time, because the number of patients, once again confronted with this problem only 1%.
- Minimal tissue damage during surgery. The laser does not affect the healthy part of the nail, in cases when surgical intervention implies the complete removal of the entire nail. The ingrown nail after surgery is removed, and the healthy part of the nail remains unscathed.
- Short rehabilitation period after surgery. The minimal traumatic effect of the operation allows the patient to feel for several days already
free and comfortable. - The laser has a bactericidal action , therefore during the operation all fungal infections are destroyed. This minimizes the risk of further problems, as well as foot fungus.
- The operation goes without bloodshed , so from the aesthetic side, this procedure is the most suitable option. Since the operation involves only partial removal of the nail, that is, the infected part, the overall appearance of the nail remains in order. For women in the future, wearing open shoes will not incur any problem.