How to treat toenail paronychia

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Paronychia is mainly in the paronychia infection, generally because of tissue stabs, abrasions and other induced Staphylococcus aureus infection. Now let's see how to treat toenail paronychia.

How to treat toenail paronychia

First of all: early available hot compress, physical therapy, external application and other measures, the application of iodine amine drugs or antibiotics. It should be noted that the use of antibiotics in the treatment, need to be under the guidance of the doctor medication.

Secondly, if there is pus, longitudinal incision and drainage can be made at the nail groove. When the infection has affected the subcutaneous area around the base of the nail, longitudinal incisions can be made on both sides of the nail groove to turn up the epithelial piece of the nail root, remove the nail root, and place a small piece of Vaseline gauze or latex film for drainage.

Finally: if there is pus under the nail bed, the nail should be pulled out, or the nail on the pus cavity should be cut off. When pulling out the nail, attention should be paid to avoid damaging the nail bed, so as to avoid the deformity of the new nail in the future.

matters needing attention

Pay attention to the maintenance of fingers at ordinary times, and wipe some Vaseline or skin cream after washing hands and before going to bed, which can enhance the disease resistance ability of the skin around the nail groove. When choosing shoes, patients should try their best to choose shoes that fit their feet.