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Therapeutic outcomes of one‐minute application of sodium hydroxide versus phenol in the chemical cauterization of ingrown toenails

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Ingrown nails are frequently encountered in dermatology practice. The recurrence tendency of the disorder makes chemical cauterization essential during surgical procedures. In studies comparing nail matrix cauterization with sodium hydroxide… Click to show full abstract

Ingrown nails are frequently encountered in dermatology practice. The recurrence tendency of the disorder makes chemical cauterization essential during surgical procedures. In studies comparing nail matrix cauterization with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) versus phenol, phenol's application time was highly variable.

Keywords: sodium hydroxide; ingrown; dermatology; cauterization; chemical cauterization; versus phenol

Journal Title: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Year Published: 2022

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