Long-Pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser Treatment for Ingrown Toenails and Pincer Nails

    May 2015 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Image of study
    TLDR The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
    The document reports on the use of a long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser (LP-Nd:YAG) as a noninvasive treatment for ingrown toenails and pincer nails. The study involved 17 patients with 20 ingrown toenails and 15 patients with 31 pincer nails, all of whom complained of toe pain on walking. The laser treatment coagulated inflammatory granulation in ingrown toenails with a high success rate of 90%, resolving the condition in 18 out of 20 cases. For pincer nails, the laser softened the nail plate, allowing for correction of its shape, which alleviated pain in all 31 cases, with a low recurrence rate of 6.4%. No serious complications were reported during the observation period. The LP-Nd:YAG laser's properties of deeper tissue penetration and nonselective heating were effective in coagulating and removing inflammatory granulation and softening the nail plate for correction. The study concluded that the LP-Nd:YAG laser is a useful and safe treatment option for ingrown or pincer nails, and future work will focus on standardizing a treatment protocol.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community LLLT product recommendations (that don’t cost thousands of dollars)

      in Product  7 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses affordable low-level light therapy (LLLT) products for hair loss, with users debating the effectiveness of red LEDs versus lasers. The original poster is already using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and is seeking budget-friendly LLLT options to add to their regimen.

      community 6 months on the sauce- Min,Fin,DR

      in Progress Pictures  633 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's successful 6-month journey with Minoxidil, Finasteride and 0.05 Derma Rolling to regain their hairline, eyebrows, facial hair and overall youthful look. They also discussed the use of topical minoxidil for eyebrow thickening, as well as other skincare routines and healthy lifestyle habits.

      community 1 year on fin. Take the pill. NOW.

      in Progress Pictures  353 upvotes 1 year ago
      After one year on finasteride, a user reports positive hair regrowth and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try the treatment despite potential risks. Other users share varied experiences with finasteride, some seeing improvements and others still waiting for results.

      community Any long term RU55841 / CB-03-01 / Eucapil users here?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments RU55841, CB-03-01, and Eucapil were discussed, with concerns about needing increased dosages over time and potential side effects. A user suggested that CB's results could be due to various factors and that combining it with finasteride might slow down any upregulation.

      community 10+ long year fin users share your story

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  63 upvotes 1 month ago
      Long-term finasteride users report maintaining or regrowing hair, often using additional treatments like minoxidil, low-level laser therapy, and ketoconazole shampoo. Most experience minimal side effects, though some report issues like erectile dysfunction.

      community How long should I wait to see if 5 mg oral min works for me? Titrated a couple weeks ago from 2.5 mg. Started at 1.25 mg about 300 days ago

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 33-year-old user has been on finasteride for 10 years with great results and recently increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5 mg to improve hair thickness and possibly regrow hair. They are considering microneedling and a hair transplant to enhance their hairline and temples, despite already having significant improvement.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results