How is purulent phalangeitis treated?

Update Date: 2023-05-26 Source: Network

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The root of the nail is closely connected with the skin. If the patient feels unwell, he should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately. The skin forms a nail groove along both sides of the nail. Paronychia refers to the infection of the nail groove and its surrounding tissues. Purulent phalangeitis refers to the subcutaneous purulent infection of the palmar surface of the distal finger. Today let me and you learn how to treat purulent phalangeitis?.

How is purulent phalangeitis treated?

First: under normal circumstances, for phalangeitis can be treated by local treatment, first put the forearm flat and straight, can reduce the pain of the disease, and then give the affected area hot compress, the temperature is generally enough, do not need to use too high temperature line, in order to avoid scalding the affected area, can also play an anti-inflammatory role on the affected area.

Second: then there is another method, that is, you can use potassium permanganate to soak the affected area, and then use 3% iodine tincture to wipe, which can avoid infection and reduce the symptoms of inflammation. A small amount of Ruyi Jinhuang powder can also be used externally to compress the affected area. When the affected area is not cured, we must pay attention not to be infected.

Third: finally, if there is a serious abscess in the affected area, it should be cut and drained as soon as possible. If the infected wound is large, it will have a certain impact on the body. If the affected area affects rest or jumping pain, it needs to be cut and drained, and can not be delayed. The patients were cured by antibiotic treatment after operation.

matters needing attention

1. Maintain normal body temperature, ensure rest and sleep, drink more water, and eat more high protein and vitamin rich food. 2. Keep fingers clean, strengthen finger protection, pay attention to slight finger injury, disinfect with iodine tincture and bandage with sterile gauze to prevent infection. Mild infection should be treated as soon as possible.