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How do you clean the toe after ungiectomy?
To clean the toe after an ungiectomy, gently wash the area with mild soap and water, then pat it dry. You can apply an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment as directed by your doctor. Keep the area clean, dry, and covered with a bandage until it heals to prevent infection.
What is ungiectomy?
It is the removal of an infected toe nail, but there is no pain involved because the doctor deadens the feeling in the toe first. See the related link for a video of the process. CAUTION: It is graphic!
What is an ungiectomy and matrixectomy of the toe?
An ungiectomy is the painless removal of infected toe nail. A matricectomy is the process or surgically, electrically or chemically destroying all or part of the base nail portion of the nail matrix so that it will never regenerate the nail. This is a common surgery for infected ingrown toe nails.
