Relation Between Nail Consistency and Incidence of Ingrown Toenails in Young Male Runners

Pico, Ana María Pérez; Verjano, Elisabeth; Mayordomo, Raquel

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“…Interestingly, the incidence of IN followed a bimodal distribution with respect to age (~15 and 50 years old), and these findings were similar to those from a previous study. 1 The high prevalence of IN among teenagers can be explained by the association between high physical activity and IN, 9 and the increased IN prevalence in older subjects is associated with its high prevalence in middleaged women. We reviewed previous studies and attempted to determine which factors caused this result and found a previous study that showed that the majority of IN cases occur in men in their second and third decades and that the affected male : female ratio was approximately 2:1.…”

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Epidemiology and bone‐related comorbidities of ingrown nail: A nationwide population‐based study

Cho

Kim

Choi

2018

The Journal of Dermatology

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Although ingrown nail (IN) is common, there is no large‐scale study regarding its epidemiology and risk factors, such as foot deformity. The purpose of this study is to determine the demographics of IN and clarify its association with bone‐related comorbidities of the ankle, foot and toe. Patients in a representative sample cohort of the National Health Information Database of South Korea from 2004 to 2013 who had IN were compared with a control group without IN. Ten‐year overall incidence was 307.5/100 000 person‐years (95% confidence interval, 304.1–310.9). IN incidence and prevalence showed an increasing trend, and IN was more common in women than in men. Incidence showed bimodal peaks, among teenagers and among participants in their 50s. The IN group showed more common valgus deformity (64.3%) than did the control group (61.6%), and flat foot was also a significant risk factor of IN. There were increasing tendencies of IN incidence and prevalence among females. Confirmed bone deformity, especially acquired valgus or varus deformity, and flat foot were associated with IN.

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Epidemiology and bone‐related comorbidities of ingrown nail: A nationwide population‐based study

Cho

Kim

Choi

2018

The Journal of Dermatology

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“…Ingrown nails are believed to have a bimodal presentation, presenting between the first and third decades and then in the elderly [1,2]. One study reported that nearly 40% of 21-year-olds with a nail disorder had onychocryptosis [6]. However, in a recent cross-sectional study performed in Spain, prevalence was 15.7% in a podiatric population with an average age of 54 years old, countering prevailing thought [7].…”

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“…Improper nail trimming technique is a well-known risk factor for ingrown toenails [6]. While attempting to "round off" nail corners (nails should be cut straight across), patients may inadvertently create barbs and spicules.…”

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“…Onychomycosis with accompanying hyperkeratosis may result in a crumbling nail plate with nail spicules that may anchor into the surrounding skin [1]. Nail thickness may be a risk factor owing to decreased flexibility, but it has also been proposed that increased malleability of thin and flattened nails heightens the risk of onychocryptosis [6,17].…”

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Review of onychocryptosis: epidemiology, pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

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Lipner²

2019

Dermatology Online Journal

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“…Digital formula and nail consistency were defined using the protocols previously published. 17,18 A distinction was made between the variables studied (preexisting physical factors) and the lesions, because lesions were not present at the start but developed during the hike. The variable existing "muscle alterations" was not defined because where these were reported, candidates were excluded because they would have had difficulty completing the hike.…”

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Importance of Preexisting Physical Factors in the Development of Dermatological and Muscular Lesions During Hiking

Pico

et al. 2019

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds

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Hiking has become very popular due to the physical and mental health benefits it provides. Skin lesions may occur with hiking and various factors contribute to their development. Although some lesions may appear to have little importance, something as simple as chaffing can cause serious ulcers in people with at-risk feet. Few studies have analyzed preexisting physical characteristics in hiking and addressed the development of lesions in hikers. This observational and longitudinal study examines the development of foot lesions during hiking, taking into account the influence of existing skin disorders, nail disorders, and/or toe deformities and other intrinsic factors of participants. The feet of 109 hikers doing a 29.6-km hike were analyzed, considering the intrinsic factors of participants and the possible influence of these factors in the development of foot lesions during the walk. The results show that some preexisting physical factors of participants such as gender, existing systemic disease, preexisting keratosis, dermatosis, nontraumatic and traumatic onychopathies, and toe deformities significantly predispose to the development of skin lesions. These factors also predispose to muscle lesions except for nontraumatic and traumatic onychopathies and toe deformities. Due to the influence of preexisting physical factors, such as preexisting keratosis, dermatosis, and toe deformities, in the development of foot lesions in hikers, it is worthwhile and advisable to check these factors before a hike to reduce the incidence of foot disorders. Ensuring adequate podiatry treatment a few days before the walk and warmup of muscles properly before starting are recommended.

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Relation Between Nail Consistency and Incidence of Ingrown Toenails in Young Male Runners

Abstract: Sports activity by young male runners whose nails have a hard consistency seems to be directly related to the high incidence of onychocryptosis in this population.

Cited by 14 publications

References 19 publications

Epidemiology and bone‐related comorbidities of ingrown nail: A nationwide population‐based study

Epidemiology and bone‐related comorbidities of ingrown nail: A nationwide population‐based study

Review of onychocryptosis: epidemiology, pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

Importance of Preexisting Physical Factors in the Development of Dermatological and Muscular Lesions During Hiking

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