Here is an explanation of how to treat ingrown toenails. This is not to replace medical care. To learn more please visit www.drpelto.com.

1. Proper Treatment of
Ingrown Toenails
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4 5 6

2. Caution: This does not
replace medical
evaluation and is for
educational purposes
only

3. How Not To Treat An Ingrown Nail!
Diabetes?
Poor Blood Flow?

4. Nail Anatomy

5. Instruments
● Tourniquet
● Spatula/Packer
● English Anvil
● #81 Blade
● Hemostat
● Small Tissue
Nippers
● Cotton Tipped
Applicator
● Gauze
● Triple Antibiotic
● Phenol
● Alcohol
● Wound Wash

6. Treatment Pearls

7. Anesthesia? How much nail
to remove?
Antibiotic? Remove skin
around nail?
#1 Yes Partial No Yes
#2 Yes/No Partial No No
#3 Yes Partial/Total Yes Yes
#4 Yes/No Partial No No
#5 Yes Partial No Yes
#6 Yes Total Yes Yes/No

8. Phenol Treatment - Matrixectomy

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