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How To Treat an Ingrown Toenail
Equipment for Treating an Ingrown Toenail
Cleansing solution, such aspovidone-iodineorchlorhexidine 21- and 25-gauge needles 10-mL syringe Local anesthetic, such as 1%lidocaine Small rubber tourniquet Elastic or gauze wrapping small enough to surround the toe English anvil nail splitter, sharp-pointed scissors, or #11 scalpel Forceps or hemostats Wound closure strips, 2- to 3-mm diameter surgical drain cut open lengthwise, or a cotton pledget Silver nitratesticks, 1%phenolsolution, or 10% sodium hydroxide solution Antibiotic ointment withoutneomycin Nonocclusive dressing Sterile or nonsterile gloves 