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Recurrent onychocryptosis (Ingrown nail)
Male Patient, aged 20, facing recurrent ( 6-7 times ) ingrown toenail on his right toe for last 2- 3 years. Wound develops on either one or both sides of the toenail. Undergone one-sided as well as both sided nail avulsion, 4-5 times & full nail avulsion 2 times by general doctor. Everytime advised to take augmentin, chymoral plus alongwith dressing using betadine lotion & Mupirocin + Betamethasone cream. Yesterday, he visited a general surgeon at govt. hospital who, without taking his consent & informing him about the procedure, again did full nail avulsion ( perhaps without cauterization /  matrixectomy ) on 7 Jan 2021. # Is it possible to know which procedure was performed ? # If not done already, can nail matrixectomy be done now to stop recurrence ? # What is the success rate we can expect ? # How much would it cost ?? Patient is very upset after this . Now he is even thinking of toe amputation to avoid recurrence. He is emotionally devastated. Kindly help this poor guy.
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Consult podiatric surgeon who will deal regularly with complicated and recurrent cases
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Chemical cauterisation can still be done Needs Debridement take opinion of dermatologist if fungal infection is there Keep sugar under control
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