Nail Dermatology
The nail is an annex of the skin that can warn body affections and/or health particularities. That is why the Nail service of Aurora Centro Especializado en Cáncer de Piel, counts with highly qualified specialists for the integral management of the frequent pathologies of the nail unit.
In daily practice, many of these disorders can be difficult to diagnose and treat, which can in part be attributed to a limited knowledge of this part of the body.
FEATURES OF THIS UNIT
It is the first service in Colombia aimed at the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of nail diseases led by dermatologists.
It has a long academic and research track record, guaranteed by the volume of patients and the quality of the services provided.
It offers a range of exclusive treatments resulting from the group's experience.
- In the consultation service, inflammatory, infectious and tumor disorders of the nail are treated.
- Mechanical dermabrasion.
- Nail biopsy.
- Chemical matricectomy with phenol and surgical.
- Resection of benign and malignant tumors.
- Application of Orthoses.
- Specialized consultation with Onychoscopy.
- Onychocryptosis (ingrown toenail).
Current service segmentation:
The unit offers consultation, surgery, research and academic production services.
In the consultation service, the following nail disorders are treated:
- Inflammatory
- Infectious
- Tumoral
In the nail surgery service, procedures are performed for:
- Management of benign tumors
- Management of malignant tumors
- Onychocryptosis (ingrown nail)
- Nail biopsies
SERVICES OFFERED
- Mechanical dermabrasion
- Nail biopsy
- Chemical matrixectomy with phenol
- Surgical matricectomy
- Resection of benign and malignant tumors
- Application of Orthosis
- Specialized consultation with Onychoscopy
INDICATIONS
- Nail deformities, pincer nail type, tile nail
- Taking a sample of the nail for diagnostic confirmation Own technique with special marking and orientation that facilitates microscopic analysis
- Extensive experience In its beginnings the technique was refined with microscopic control
- Indicated when there is a lot of deformity of the finger
- They are performed in sterile operating rooms
- For pincer nail, painless and conservative treatment
- More accurate diagnosis, saving time for the initiation of specific treatments
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