Question 1

what would a doctor do to cure pterygium inversum unguis in toenails?

Accepted Answer

Toe fungus: Fungal infections of the toe nails can usually be addressed by podiatrists, dermatologists, family doctors or general practice doctors.

Question 2

how to treat 'pterygium inversum unguis'?

Accepted Answer

'pterygium inversum : A subset of general pterygium nail disorder is pterygium inversum unguis,  the skin under the nail grows forward and pushes out from underneath. It may be hereditary or caused by allergic reaction to chemicals. The disorder must be treated by a doctor; the skin growing forward is filled with blood and nerve endings and if pushed back under the nail, may result in loss of blood and extreme pain.

Question 3

what is the treatment for pterygium except surgery?

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Medication: Pterygia can be treated with topical and local anti-inflammatory medications and lubricating eye drops.

Question 4

which treatment works the best and fastest for pterygium?

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Surgery: The only treatment that works for pterygium is surgical removal. Eye drops do not help, nor does wearing sunglasses.

Question 5

i have pterygium. the growth causes discomfort. it has started affecting the black part of my eye. is there any treatment beside surgery?

Accepted Answer

Lubricating eyedrops: are the first approach, and since there is some thought that UV light may contribute to growth, appropriate glasses should be worn.  This is recent article on management of ptergium: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/management-of-pterygium-2

Question 6

what treatments can remove the eye disease pterigium?

Accepted Answer

Depends on size: Unless the pterygium is progressing towards the pupil or inducing astigmatism, surgical removal is generally not advised because the rate of regrowth is high. Many times, symptoms can be treated by keeping the eye lubricated, using steroid drops if it becomes inflamed and protecting the eye from uv light and wind.

Question 7

what is the best cure for a pterygium?

Accepted Answer

Pterygium cure : The only cure is pterygium excision.  The best method is excision with conjunctival autografting.

Question 8

can i cure a pterygium  with cocunut oil?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no medicine that can get rid of a pterygium.  It must be surgically removed.

Question 9

can castor oil cure a pterygium on your eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Castor oil will not cure a pterygium.

Question 10

how do you treat pterygium inversum ungulis?

Accepted Answer

Hm, you can't always: Nail pterygia are most commonly caused by lichen planus. Sometimes injections of steroids in the nail matrix (root) can help, although these can be fairly painful. Often though, the damage to the nail can't be repaired once it has occured.

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