Most often, nail treatment is required as part of the treatment process, as one of the methods according to the protocol. But it can also be used as an independent procedure. Dobrobut doctors carefully examine each case when treatment may be required and draw up an optimal plan for its implementation.
Causes of nail shape changes
Changes in the shape of the nail can occur after injury, as a reaction to improperly fitted shoes, psoriasis, eczema, tinea pedis, onychomycosis, lack of vitamins and minerals, as a result of prolonged use of certain medications, contact with chemicals, improper manicure techniques, etc.
Nail deformation is called onychodystrophy. The shape, structure and direction of growth change, and the nail can injure the finger.
Changes in nail shape often accompany people in certain professions. Failure to comply with safety precautions when working with chemicals and tools can have an impact for several years, and the effect can accumulate, depending on the substance. Therefore, it often takes a long time and a course of treatments to restore the normal shape.
If the problem is chronic, it is necessary to treat deformed nails regularly after a certain period of time.
Diagnosis of nail plate deformation
A change in the shape of the nail is a symptom that guides the doctor in finding the cause of the problem. It is important to note that it can occur for various reasons. The nails may thicken or thin, the direction may change up or down, the changes may be symmetrical or not, etc.
One or more adjacent deformed nails may indicate a fungal disease. If all the nails are affected at once, the problem is most likely a systemic one, as it can be with psoriasis, for example. However, in any case, the doctor will prescribe an exhaustive examination to determine the cause of the deformity. Treatment should be carried out according to an optimal plan. There is no point in treating nails affected by fungus without using systemic and topical antimycotic drugs. A few weeks will pass and the nails will change again, and the infection will spread further.
Methods of nail treatment in Dobrobut
Dobrobut doctors always focus on the patient's interests when prescribing procedures. Identifying and eliminating the root cause of nail deformation is a necessary step before prescribing plate treatment. In the case of a chronic systemic disease, it is impossible to eliminate the cause. However, we can improve the condition of the nails as much as possible with a set of procedures and a careful and patient attitude.
In case of a fungal disease, nail treatment is part of the treatment course, it is accompanied by the use of antifungal drugs, laser or radio wave exposure.
It is possible to use nicotinic acid, pentoxifylline, and physiotherapy.
Depending on the need, the podiatrist can prescribe a course with the use of one or more nail treatment techniques.
Hardware nail treatment
When treating such nails, we use a hardware technique with special drill bits that painlessly clean off all unstable parts of the nail plate.
Installation of a correction system
The correction system is used when it is necessary to change the shape and direction of nail growth, or to unwind it if it is curled.
Correction of deformed nail plates can be performed using B/S systems, staples, and Goldstadt half-staples.
Use of therapeutic cosmetics
Nails recover much faster with the use of special medical cosmetics. This method is also a prevention of repeated deformation.
Nail prosthetics
It is possible to restore the nail or part of it, increase the thickness of the nail plate. This allows you to preserve not only the aesthetic appearance, but also restore the protective function of the nail.