{"id":4614,"date":"2023-02-10T16:37:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T14:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/?post_type=services&#038;p=4614"},"modified":"2023-04-05T16:06:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T13:06:15","slug":"ingrowing-toenail-onychocryptosis","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/ingrowing-toenail-onychocryptosis","title":{"rendered":"Ingrowing Toenail (Onychocryptosis)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"dp-doctor-quote--simple dp-flex-col--m\">\n\n    <div class=\"dp-split-media-text__content dp-doctor-quote__text\">\n        \n        <div class=\"dp-doctor-quote-info\">\n            \n            <span class=\"dp-doctor-quote-info__name dp-h2\">\n                Dr. Ioannis Dalianoudis            <\/span>\n            \n            <span class=\"dp-doctor-quote-info__title\">\n                Plastic Surgeon            <\/span>\n        \n        <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"dp-doctor-quote-quotation\">\n            <p>\u201cIngrowing Toenail leads, in the majority of cases, to destruction of the area under the nail and permanent deformation of the nail. In vulnerable groups, such as diabetics, this inflammation can lead to osteomyelitis, which in turn can lead to amputation of the finger\u201d, says Dr. Ioannis Dalianoudis, Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director of Advanced Plastic Surgery.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"dp-cta-btn__wrapper dp-margin-top--m\">        \n            <a class=\"dp-btn__primary\"\n                href=\"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/ioannis-dalianoudis-plastic-surgeon\">Doctor&#039;s Profile            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"align-items--center dp-doctor-quote-img dp-order--first\">\n    \n        <figure class=\"dp-aspect--doctor dp-image__container\">\n            <picture>\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/ioannis-dalianoudis-plastikos-xeirourgos-right.jpg\" media=\"(max-width:767px)\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dp-media-fit\" src=\"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/ioannis-dalianoudis-plastikos-xeirourgos-right.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ioannis Dalianoudis\">\n            <\/picture>\n        <\/figure>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    \n    \n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"therapeia\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"dp-grid--2 dp-grid--l-1 dp-gap--m dp-stretch\">\n\n    <div class=\"dp-split-media-text__content\">\n    \n            <h2 class=\"dp-h2 dp-split-media-text__heading\">\n            Causes        <\/h2>\n        \n    \n            \n        <div>\n            <p>It occurs mainly on the big toe, but there are many cases where it also occurs on the other toes. But what can lead to ingrowing toenail?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Too short cut nails, especially at the corners. Perhaps the most common cause of ingrowing toenail.<\/li>\n<li>Congenital causes (increased curvature of the nails)<\/li>\n<li>Use of narrow shoes (inappropriate shoes)<\/li>\n<li>Injuries to the area, usually caused by very narrow shoes<\/li>\n<li>Diseases of the big toe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In general, there is an increased incidence of ingrowing toenail in adolescents and young adults as a result of rapid growth not accompanied by the use of appropriate footwear. It is also quite common during military service due to constant stress, poor local hygiene and inappropriate footwear (military boots).<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    \n       \n        <div class=\"dp-cta-btn__wrapper dp-margin-top--m\">        \n            <a class=\"dp-btn__primary\" href=\"#contact-us\">Book now            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dp-align--center\">\n        \n     \n             <figure class=\"dp-aspect--5-6 dp-image__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dp-media-fit dp-img-focus--center-center\" src=\"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/eisfrisi-onyxos-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        \n                     <\/figure>\n            \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"dp-inner-wrap\">\n    \n    <div class=\"dp-icon-cards__container\">\n    \n        <div class=\"dp-icon-cards__intro-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"dp-icon-cards__heading dp-margin-bottom--s\">\n                Stages            <\/h2>\n        \n                \n        <\/div>\n    \n            <ul class=\"dp-card-default-grid dp-stretch dp-grid--3 dp-grid--l-2  dp-grid--m-1\">\n                <li class=\"dp-card-default dp-card-align--center\">\n                \n                                    \n                    <h3 class=\"dp-card-icon__heading dp-no-margin dp-h3\">\n                        Swelling                    <\/h3>\n            \n                                \n                <div class=\"dp-card-default__body\">\n                    \n                                            \n                        <div class=\"dp-card-default__lede\">\n                            <p>In the first stage we see local swelling, erythema and pain, which is not so severe.<\/p>\n    \n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                        \n                                    \n                <\/div>\n                \n                                \n                <div class=\"dp-aspect--1-1 dp-icon-wrapper--m dp-order--first dp-circle dp-shadow--default\">\n                    <span class=\"dp-card-default__number\">\n                        1                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                \n                \n                \n                            \n            <\/li>\n     \n                    <li class=\"dp-card-default dp-card-align--center\">\n                \n                                    \n                    <h3 class=\"dp-card-icon__heading dp-no-margin dp-h3\">\n                        Discharge of fluids                    <\/h3>\n            \n                                \n                <div class=\"dp-card-default__body\">\n                    \n                                            \n                        <div class=\"dp-card-default__lede\">\n                            <p>In the second stage the pain is more intense and is accompanied by an outflow of serous or purulent fluid.<\/p>\n    \n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                        \n                                    \n                <\/div>\n                \n                                \n                <div class=\"dp-aspect--1-1 dp-icon-wrapper--m dp-order--first dp-circle dp-shadow--default\">\n                    <span class=\"dp-card-default__number\">\n                        2                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                \n                \n                \n                            \n            <\/li>\n     \n                    <li class=\"dp-card-default dp-card-align--center\">\n                \n                                    \n                    <h3 class=\"dp-card-icon__heading dp-no-margin dp-h3\">\n                        Development of granular tissue                    <\/h3>\n            \n                                \n                <div class=\"dp-card-default__body\">\n                    \n                                            \n                        <div class=\"dp-card-default__lede\">\n                            <p>In the third stage there is a development of hypertrophic granular tissue on the affected side, as well as the presence of intense inflammation.<\/p>\n    \n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                        \n                                    \n                <\/div>\n                \n                                \n                <div class=\"dp-aspect--1-1 dp-icon-wrapper--m dp-order--first dp-circle dp-shadow--default\">\n                    <span class=\"dp-card-default__number\">\n                        3                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                \n                \n                \n                            \n            <\/li>\n     \n                \n        <\/ul>\n    \n                \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"therapeia\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"dp-grid--2 dp-grid--l-1 dp-gap--m dp-stretch\">\n\n    <div class=\"dp-split-media-text__content dp-order--last dp-order--first-l\">\n    \n            <h2 class=\"dp-h2 dp-split-media-text__heading\">\n            Conservative treatment        <\/h2>\n        \n    \n            \n        <div>\n            <p><strong class=\"dp-text--primary\">Treatment is initially conservative, which includes antibiotic treatment and topical antiseptic care. More specifically:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent foot baths (3-4 times a day) with antiseptic soap<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable footwear or use of sandals<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotic treatment, which should cover gram positive microorganisms. Patients who belong to the diabetic or immunosuppressed category should be given broad-spectrum antibiotics<\/li>\n<li>Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If no improvement is seen within a few days, then a re-evaluation of the condition by a Surgeon is needed. If, conservative treatment does not work, there are continuous relapses or the patient comes to the Surgeon with second or third stage symptoms, then surgical approach is the only and appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, the conservative treatment helps significantly in controlling local inflammation, but does not actually solve the problem. However, it does have a palliative effect.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    \n       \n        <div class=\"dp-cta-btn__wrapper dp-margin-top--m\">        \n            <a class=\"dp-btn__primary\" href=\"#contact-us\">Book now            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dp-align--center\">\n        \n     \n             <figure class=\"dp-aspect--5-6 dp-image__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dp-media-fit dp-img-focus--center-center\" src=\"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/eisfrisi-onyxos-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        \n                     <\/figure>\n            \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"therapeia\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"dp-grid--2 dp-grid--l-1 dp-gap--m dp-stretch\">\n\n    <div class=\"dp-split-media-text__content\">\n    \n            <h2 class=\"dp-h2 dp-split-media-text__heading\">\n            Surgical Treatment        <\/h2>\n        \n    \n            \n        <div>\n            <p>Either the part of the affected nail should be removed or the entire nail should be resected to provide a permanent solution for the patient. The surgical treatment of ingrowing toenail also called onychoplasty or onychectomy, if done properly, can lead to a permanent solution to the problem.<\/p>\n<p>The surgery is performed under local anesthesia with minimal post-operative pain, and the patient can walk immediately and return to his\/her daily activities. Complete healing within about three weeks, and with excellent surgical technique, recurrences are extremely rare.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, ingrowing toenail is a very common condition of the nail, which if not treated properly causes problems in the patient&#8217;s daily life. Particularly in diabetic patients, the inflammation may extend to the surrounding tissues, including the bone (osteomyelitis), and lead to more drastic surgical solutions and hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p>For all these reasons, it is necessary for the patient to visit the doctor in the early stages of inflammation, so that a combination of conservative and required surgical treatment can solve the problem permanently, significantly reducing the chances of recurrence.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    \n       \n        <div class=\"dp-cta-btn__wrapper dp-margin-top--m\">        \n            <a class=\"dp-btn__primary\" href=\"#contact-us\">Book now            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dp-align--center\">\n        \n     \n             <figure class=\"dp-aspect--5-6 dp-image__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dp-media-fit dp-img-focus--center-center\" src=\"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/eisfrisi-onyxos-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        \n                     <\/figure>\n            \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4603,"template":"","service-type":[135],"class_list":["post-4614","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","service-type-plastic-surgery"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/4614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service-type?post=4614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}