Urea ointment in the nonsurgical avulsion of nail dystrophies

Farber, E.M.; South, D.A.

Cutis 22(6): 689-692

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 720134
Document Number: 4851
A nonsurgical and atraumatic method for avulsing dystrophic nails is described. Thirty-five patients with a variety of nail abnormalities were successfully treated using urea preparations under occlusive dressings. The method has many advantages and appears ideal for patients with digital vascular insufficiency and increased susceptibility to infection.

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Urea ointment in the nonsurgical avulsion of nail dystrophies