Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: PROBLEMIngrown toenails are commonly accompanied by pseudopyogenic granulomas, which necessitate surgical intervention.However, the granuloma often persists and requires treatment with radiofrequency, cryotherapy, and a caustic agent.ese facilities are not practical in remote area clinics, especially in weekly to monthly satellite clinics. SOLUTIONTo treat this granuloma, we used table salt as an antimicrobial, dehydrating, and sclerosing agent, which is widely available in most homes.Wheat flour dough is especially sticky and elastic due to the presence of gluten protein.When flour is mixed with water, the gluten absorbs the www.cosmoderma.org
Source: Cosmoderma
Authors: Muhammed Mukhtar, Muhammed Mukhtar, Maria Mukhtar, Maria Mukhtar
Language: English
Topic: Nail Diseases and Treatments
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4401445572