Ingrown Fingernail
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Ingrown Fingernail Complications
Complications of ingrown fingernail include:
Cellulitis
Paronychia
Osteomyelitis
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Ingrown Fingernail Underlying Cause
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Cellulitis
Paronychia
Subungual hematoma
Fingernail problems
Finger pain
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Last Updated: Mar 3, 2007
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Ingrown Fingernail References:
Mori H, Umeda T, Nishioka K, Iida H, Aoki K, Yokoyama A. Ingrown nails: a comparison of the nail matrix phenolization method with the elevation of the nail bed-periosteal flap procedure. J Dermatol. 1998 Jan;25(1):1-4.
Takahashi M, Narisawa Y. Radical surgery for ingrown nails by partial resection of the nail plate and matrix using a carbon dioxide laser. J Cutan Laser Ther. 2000 Mar;2(1):21-5.
