Phenol cauterization of nail matrix remnants

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Frumkin A. Journal of Dermatologic Surgery & Oncology. 13(12):1324-5, 1987 Dec. Incomplete destruction of the nail matrix may result in partial recurrence of the nail. This occurs most frequently at the lateral ends of the proximal nail fold. A procedure that provides permanent, satisfactory results consists of careful dissection of the recurrent nail fragments followed by local phenol cauterization.