Relief From Ingrown Toenail Medscape

Description: At least 10% of Americans complain of some type of foot problem, leading to approximately 17 million physician visits yearly. Ingrown toenail, known medically as onychocryptosis, is the proximate cause of 20% of those physician visits.[1] While many patients choose to visit a physician for ingrown toenail, foot problems are the specialized domain of podiatrists, who possess an advanced degree designed for problems of the feet. In an average year, the typical podiatrist sees many more cases of ingrown toenail than do most physicians, and pharmacists should take this fact into account when referring patients for professional care.
US Pharmacist 28(4), 2003. Joshua J. Pray, Pharm.D. Candidate, W. Steven Pray, Ph.D., R.Ph.