Treatment of transverse overcurvature of the nail with a plastic device: Measurement of response

Transverse overcurvature of the nail is a painful condition that has been treated by conservative and/or surgical methods. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of a plastic device for treatment of transverse overcurvature of the nail and to use a practical method (plaster mold) to evaluate follow-up o...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2006-12, Vol.55 (6), p.1081-1084
Main Authors: Di Chiacchio, Nilton, Kadunc, Bogdana Victoria, Trindade de Almeida, Ada Regina, Madeira, Celso Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Braces
Dermatology
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Nails, Malformed - complications
Nails, Malformed - genetics
Nails, Malformed - surgery
Nails, Malformed - therapy
Pain - etiology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Transverse overcurvature of the nail is a painful condition that has been treated by conservative and/or surgical methods. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of a plastic device for treatment of transverse overcurvature of the nail and to use a practical method (plaster mold) to evaluate follow-up of nail widening during and after treatment. Twenty-five patients with transverse overcurvature of the nail were treated with placement of a plastic device. Pain assessment was done on a monthly basis. Nail improvement was evaluated through photographs and measurement of widening by plaster molds. Relief of pain could be determined in almost 100% of the cases in a 3-month period. Widening of overcurvature of the nail occurred in all cases. The plaster mold allowed a practical measurement of improvement in nail shape. The plastic device is an effective, safe, noninvasive, and inexpensive treatment option for overcurved nails. The plaster mold is a practical method to evaluate improvement in nail shape.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2006.05.045