A modified approach to the phenol and alcohol chemical partial matrixectomy

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2000 Apr;90(4):208-10. doi: 10.7547/87507315-90-4-208.

Abstract

The phenol and alcohol matrixectomy is a frequently used technique for treating onychocryptosis in healthy patients. This article describes a modification of this common procedure. The modified version provides a quick and easy method of removing an ingrown nail.

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols / therapeutic use*
  • Chemexfoliation / methods*
  • Curettage / methods*
  • Foot Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Foot Dermatoses / surgery
  • Humans
  • Onychomycosis / drug therapy*
  • Onychomycosis / surgery*
  • Phenol / therapeutic use*
  • Podiatry / methods
  • Sclerosing Solutions / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Sclerosing Solutions
  • Phenol