Representative cases showing effectiveness of nail brace application in children with ingrown nails. Erythema and swelling were significant before treatment and were alleviated after nail brace application in 4 to 10 weeks (indicated by arrows, in time sequence from left to right).
From: Shih YH, Huang CY, Lee CC, Lee WR. Nail Brace Application: A Noninvasive Treatment for Ingrown Nails in Pediatric Patients. Dermatol Surg 2019; 45:323. DOI:
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