Korean J Med Mycol.  2011 Mar;16(1):31-34.

A Case of Ingrown Toenail Associated with Tinea Unguium Treated with K-D(R) Wire

• Kim HK
• Jang WS
• Park J
• Oh S
• Kim BJ
• Kim MN

Abstract

Ingrown toenail is a common disorder resulting from various etiologies including excessive external pressure, ill-fitting footwear, and improper nail-trimming techniques. Patients commonly present with pain in the affected nail but with progression, drainage, infection and difficulty walking occur. It is often difficult to manage and frequently recurs, despite the multitude of treatment techniques that have been reported. Conservative therapy is a reasonable approach in patients with a mild to moderate ingrown toenail that do not have significant pain, substantial erythema, or purulent drainage from the lateral nail edge. We report a case of ingrown toenail in a 45-year-old female treated with K-D(R) wire, a corrective device. After application of K-D(R) wire for 3 weeks, ingrown toenail healed and the nail deformity was corrected.

Keyword

Corrective device; Ingrown toenail; K-D(R) wire; Tinea unguium

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Drainage
Erythema
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Mobility Limitation
Nails
Onychomycosis
Tinea