What should I do if a boy's nails grow into the flesh?

Many male friends cut their nails very short after a nail trimming session, which can easily cause the nail to grow into the flesh when it grows again, which is very painful. The general treatment is to correct the growth direction of the nail, so as to cure the disease.

1. When there is only local redness and swelling, soak the affected fingers (toes) in hot water 2-3 times a day for 20 minutes each time, and then apply 2% iodine tincture or iodine to the affected area for disinfection.

2. Apply ichthyol ointment externally and take antibacterial drugs orally.

3. If pus has appeared under the skin of the nail groove, it should be incised and drained. If subungual abscess has formed, the affected nail should be removed in time and the dressing should be changed on time until it heals.

4. People suffering from groinitis should wear loose, soft shoes or slippers to reduce friction and relieve pain.

5. Use clean or special scissors to cut off nails and flesh thorns. If some nails are embedded in the nail bed, you should be more careful to avoid damage and infection.

6. In case of puncture or foreign body penetration, the affected area should be disinfected immediately and the foreign body should be removed. Especially small splinters can easily cause infection if not removed in time.