Many people face the problem of nail ingrowth. Big toes are most affected by this. The first symptom is pain that occurs when walking and wearing tight shoes. In the absence of appropriate treatment, bleeding and thickening of the nail roller occur. In the future, inflammation and suppuration of the finger is formed.
Why nails grow
There is an opinion that the ingrown nail is cut short enough to get rid of the problem. Unfortunately, this measure is short-term and can lead to additional infection of tissues, inflammation of the bone and the development of necrotic sites.
The causes of nail ingrowth are the following factors:
- age-related changes;
- the presence of fungal diseases;
- injuries
- tight shoes of the wrong size and hereditary predisposition.
In unreleased cases, you can limit yourself to cosmetic manipulations. The installation of the Fraser staples is recommended in the absence of tissue inflammation and the need to align the nail. With further appropriate care, the growth of the plate can be forgotten.
Surgical treatment cannot be avoided with severe inflammation and pain that occurs when suppuration and compaction of surrounding tissues. To remove granulation, special equipment is used. Plates are installed only after complete healing and removal of the inflammatory process.
Description
The Fraser bracket in its functional purpose resembles dental braces. It is a safe analogue of surgical treatment, which is highly traumatic and contributes to complications. Correction of the ingrown nail plate is made using plates and staples made of plastic and metal. They are fixed on the nail and prevent it from growing into the skin due to the alignment of the corners and their removal to the outside. Such a technique is completely painless and has not only a therapeutic, but also a preventive effect, prevents plate ingrowth in the future.
Design
Milling cutter staples for nails are similar in appearance to a flat spring. They are fixed across the ingrown plate and provide the raising of the edges above the skin rollers. It is worth noting that they do not require specific care and can help even in difficult cases. Installation is done within minutes. The main advantage is the absence of pain during walking due to the flat shape, which does not have corners and irregularities, as well as the possibility of using cosmetic varnishes.
Reliable fixation is ensured by a special adhesive composition that does not cause allergic reactions. The nail is leveled due to the strength of resistance and subsequently does not grow into the skin. After installation, it is possible to wear any shoe, including model and open, as the plate has small dimensions and a neutral shade.
How to eliminate an ingrown nail
Milling cutter bracket is characterized by the greatest corrective ability in comparison with other plates. It is ideal even for curled and coarse nails. For its manufacture, a wire material consisting of stainless surgical steel is used. The thickness of the nail determines the thickness of the wire used for alignment. The bent edges of the wire are put on the sides of the plates in the form of fixing hooks, due to which the nail is leveled.
Over time, the pulling force decreases, and as the nail grows, its shape changes. Despite the many advantages of the procedure, it has some limitations. In particular, it is not suitable for patients under six years of age. Also, the installation and correction of the Fraser staple is not possible in the presence of nail diseases such as fungus and psoriasis. Prior consultation with your doctor is required for people with diabetes.
Minor inflammation, redness and pain can be removed with the help of a cold, an ordinary ice cube is suitable for this. Ointments based on propolis and chloramphenicol eliminate inflammation and kill pathogenic bacteria. Also, birch tar and tincture of iodine are highly effective in the fight against the inflammatory process.
Product Installation
Fraser staple can have a different degree of impact on the nail, which is selected in accordance with the curvature of the nail plate and its thickness. The wire is made from surgical material and has a different diameter. The installation of the device does not hurt the patient, while it does not interfere in everyday life, including when playing sports. The painful sensations resulting from nail ingrowth pass on the first day of wearing due to the maximum effect of the plate during this period. Over time, the degree of tension decreases. It is worth noting that after two months, correction of the Fraser staple will be required.
What you need to know
In the absence of an inflammatory process, the first stage of plate installation is the processing of nails and adjacent tissues. Then a silicone nail imprint is required. Using it, a specialist makes an accurate impression of a nail from acrylic or gypsum material. It is necessary for the formation of staples, which will completely match the size of the nail. Then it remains only to try on the product and fix it with glue.
It is worth noting that there is no need for frequent manufacture of staples. It is enough to make a regular correction of the plate and visit a specialist to remove the periungual corns and treat the nails themselves.
After 3-4 corrections, a new Fraser bracket is made, this is due to the fact that the old plate changes its shape, as does the nail itself. All stages are carried out in the same order as at the first appointment with a specialist.
Particular importance should be given to the choice of the clinic and the doctor who is installing the brackets. The organization must have all the necessary permissions, and the specialist must undergo appropriate training. Fraser staples in Moscow time can be installed not only in medical centers, but also in beauty salons. Today, there are many courses that allow masters of manicure and pedicure to deal with the problem of ingrown nails.
Fraser bracket: contraindications
Despite the possibility of quick elimination of nail ingrowth, in some cases, immediate medical advice is required, these include the following:
- the presence of diabetes mellitus of any type and disorders in the circulatory system;
- blood or pus is released from the periungual roller;
- the surface of the affected finger swells and becomes hot;
- increased pain at rest.