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- The procedure for treating nail fold infections involves carefully removing the localized infection based on its stage.* -
- It is indicated for all types of infections in the periungual area but should not be performed for herpes or other purulent infections.* -
- Post-surgery, moist dressings and finger baths are recommended, and typically the infection heals well with minimal scarring.*
Article Abstract
Objective: The procedure is selected based on the stage of infection with careful removal of the focal infection in the area of the nail fold.
Indications: All infections of the periungual area.
Contraindications: Herpes infections [1, 12]. All purulent infections of the periungual area should be eliminated.
Surgical Technique: Opening of the abscess, excision of the eponychium, mobilization of the nail barrier away from the nail plate, inzision of the nail barrier at a defined place, necrosectomy, irrigation, and drainage.
Postoperative Management: Moist dressings and fingerbaths in the first few days.
Results: In most cases, the infection heals completely without substantial scar formation.
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