Using dental floss pick and alternative packing material for ingrown toenails: A video demonstration

Ingrown toenails and paronychia are common conditions that may cause long-lasting pain and functional impairment in patients of any age. 1 Haneke E. Controversies in the treatment of ingrown nails. Dermatol Res Pract. 2012; 2012783924https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/783924 Crossref PubMed Scopus (87) Google Scholar Possible causes include tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI)-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) use, ill-fitting shoes, infection, trauma, inappropriate manicure, etc. Patients often experience chronic painful inflammatory reactions, wherein the distal end of the nail edges form spicule (spiky pieces) that pierce into the skin and push on the surrounding soft tissue. Aside from traditionally used antiseptic soaks and topical medicaments, packing, taping, gutter treatment, and nail braces are options for managing patients with this condition. 1 Haneke E. Controversies in the treatment of ingrown nails. Dermatol Res Pract. 2012; 2012783924https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/783924 Crossref PubMed Scopus (87) Google Scholar ,2 Robert C. Sibaud V. Mateus C. Verschoore M. Charles C. Lanoy E. et al. Nail toxicities induced by systemic anticancer treatments. Lancet Oncol. 2015; 16: e181-e189https://doi.org/10.1016/s1470-2045(14)71133-7 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Google Scholar However, these techniques require special tools and nail packing materials that are expensive or difficult to obtain.