What is phenol used to treat?
Used on large skin areas (as in chemical peelings of the whole face), phenol is toxic (heart and kidneys). Phenolization is indicated in the treatment of ingrown nails (juvenile ingrown nail, pincer nail) or to destroy very thick nails where no medical treatment can be used.
What is phenol for ingrown toenails?
Phenol is commonly used in surgeries for ingrown toenails. It’s used on more severe ingrown toenails that don’t respond to other treatments. The phenol, in the form of trichloroacetic acid, is used to stop the nail from growing back. A small 2001 study. Trusted Source.
What are the side effects of phenol?
At concentrations over 80%, phenol coagulates proteins. Used on large skin areas (as in chemical peelings of the whole face), phenol is toxic (heart and kidneys). Phenolization is indicated in the treatment of ingrown nails (juvenile ingrown nail, pincer nail) or to destroy very thick nails where no medical treatment can be used.
What is the use of phenolization in nail treatment?
Phenolization is indicated in the treatment of ingrown nails (juvenile ingrown nail, pincer nail) or to destroy very thick nails where no medical treatment can be used. Severe vascular disorders are the only contra-indication to the use of the technique. Technique Bibliography.
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What is the purpose of phenols?
Phenols are widely used in household products and as intermediates for industrial synthesis. For example, phenol itself is used (in low concentrations) as a disinfectant in household cleaners and in mouthwash. Phenol may have been the first surgical antiseptic.
How long does it take for phenol to wear off?
Phenol is quickly broken down in the air, usually within 1–2 days. Phenol may persist in water for a week or more.
What do phenols do for the skin?
Due to their natural origin and low toxicity, phenolic compounds are a promising tool in eliminating the causes and effects of skin aging, skin diseases, and skin damage, including wounds and burns.
What does phenol do to the heart?
The fall of blood-pressure after large doses of phenol is due to depression of the heart muscle and dilatation of the blood vessels. With small doses the increase of blood-pressure is due to stimulation of the heart muscle or of the vaso-motor center.
Is phenol injection painful?
Minimal or no sedation is typically required, as injection with phenol is painless due to its immediate local anesthetic properties. This is in contrast to alcohol, which may be intensely painful upon injection.
What is phenol made from?
Phenol is derived from benzene and propylene. These raw materials are first used to produce cumene, which is then oxidised to become cumene hydroperoxide, before being split into phenol and its co-product, acetone. Phenol plays a major role in our everyday lives.
Is phenol carcinogenic?
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has classified phenol as an A4 carcinogen (not classifiable as a human carcinogen) (ACGIH 2005).
Is phenol an anesthetic?
Phenol acts as a local anesthetic in lower concentrations and as a neurolytic agent in higher concentrations and thus has the advantage of causing minimal discomfort on injection.
What neutralizes phenol?
At 16°C, phenol is soluble in water at a rate of 6.7% by weight and soluble in all proportions at a temperature of 67ºC. 41,42 It is necessary to use polyethylene glycol 300 or vegeta- ble oil to remove or neutralize phenol.
What does phenol do to toenail?
The phenol, in the form of trichloroacetic acid, is used to stop the nail from growing back. A small 2001 study of 172 people found that 98.8 percent of those who received a chemical matrixectomy with phenol cauterization had successful results.
How do you treat a phenol burn?
First Aid - Skin ContactRemove any contaminated clothing immediately. ... Flush the affected skin area with copious amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes to remove any phenol which may be lying on the surface of the skin (not yet absorbed).More items...
Is phenol a chemical?
Phenol (also called carbolic acid) is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C 6H 5OH. It is a white crystalline solid that is volatile. The molecule consists of a phenyl group ( −C 6H 5) bonded to a hydroxy group ( −OH). Mildly acidic, it requires careful handling because it can cause chemical burns.
What causes a person to die from phenol poisoning?
Death is usually the result of respiratory failure. Chronic exposure to phenol is typified by systemic problems.
Can phenol cause regrowth?
Obviously, we all know the right and wrong way to do things, but if this has been a genuine mistake, fear not! you cant actually do any harm but you may find some regrowth as a result of the phenol being less effective.
Is phenol harmful to humans?
The major tag line that is of concern is that "There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of phenol." "Phenol is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans"....when that reads "is not harmful to humans" I will be satisfied that breathing it in or exposing patients to it is of no concern.
How to use phenol essabs?
To use Phenol EZ Swabs spray in the mouth, spray directly into the mouth or throat. Leave the medicine in place for 15 seconds, then spit it out. Avoid swallowing the spray .
How many uses does a phenol swab have?
Each Phenol EZ Swabs swab is for one use only.
What is Phenol EZ Swabs?
Phenol EZ Swabs is used on the skin to help protect skin from infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns.
What other drugs will affect Phenol EZ Swabs?
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Can you swallow phenol?
Do not swallow the liquid. To use a Phenol EZ Swabs as a lozenge, hold the lozenge in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. While using this medicine in the mouth or on the skin, seek medical advice if you have new or worsening symptoms of pain, redness, swelling, rash, or fever.
Can you use phenol swabs on a wound?
Do not use Phenol EZ Swabs on deep wounds, puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns. Do not apply over large skin areas. Do not apply a bandage over the treated skin.
Can you use phenol essabs if you are allergic to it?
You should not use Phenol EZ Swabs if you are allergic to it.
Stephen Moore Member
Colleagues, I would be very interested to hear of peoples experiences of using these swabs for nail surgery. With the potential for difficulty in accessing liquid phenol in the future, we are exploring the option of changing our practice and using these swabs instead.
lgs Active Member
we are in the process of introducing them now they have a CE mark. Did your department use them in the end?
Stephen Moore Member
We didn't introduced the swabs, shortly after posting to the web site there were difficulties with ordering the swabs without CE mark. Fortunately we have not had problems securing phenol. However, now the product is CE marked they might be worth another look.
pd6crai Active Member
Stephen, I know private practitioners that use the EZ swabs and didn't find them that beneficial and the no of regrowths were quite alot. We use phenol crystals, and have discovered that the regrowths have reduced in comparison to using the liquid. They are easy to use and they liquify once in contact with skin.
Anne McLean Active Member
I find that using EZ Swabs results in higher numbers of cases of nail regrowth following procedures compared to using liquified Phenol, this despite using them in tandem with Tournicots at all times.
What is phenolization for nails?
Phenolization is indicated in the treatment of ingrown nails (juvenile ingrown nail, pincer nail) or to destroy very thick nails where no medical treatment can be used. Severe vascular disorders are the only contra-indication to the use of the technique.
When was phenolization first used?
Boll described phenolization in the United States as early as 1945. Phenol matricectomy is a very useful procedure and is used whenever it is necessary to destroy part of or a whole nail.
How long does it take for phenolization to drain?
Limited drainage is usual for two to four weeks after phenolization. Postoperative care is given everyday: antiseptic soaks, application of antibiotic ointment, dressing gauze and adhesive band.
What is the dressing on the toe?
A dressing (antibiotic ointment, dressing gauze and adhesive band) is applied on the toe.
Is phenol a fungicide?
Phenol is a colourless crystal derived from coal. It is a bactericide [>1 %], fungicide [>1.3%] and a local anaesthetic. At concentrations over 80%, phenol coagulates proteins. Used on large skin areas (as in chemical peelings of the whole face), phenol is toxic (heart and kidneys).
Is phenol matricectomy performed under local anaesthesia?
Phenol matricectomy is a simple technique; it is conducted at the doctor’s practice under local anaesthesia. The sequels of the procedure are straightforward and cause little pain; its results compare favourably with the best techniques (less than 3% recurrences).
How much phenol is in an ampoule?
Phenol is contained within a small ampoule, with cotton bud applicator attached. Each ampoule contains between 0.175ml and 0.20ml of Phenol Liquid 89% USP. The swab is positioned so that only the swab can be used to access the phenol.
Is phenol a medicine?
Phenol Swab-it's have been classified by MHRA not as a medicine, but as a medical device. This allows CE Marking as opposed to a full medical product license. They are indicated purely for use in the treatment of nail matrixectomy. Phenol is contained within a small ampoule, with cotton bud applicator attached.
