How to correct an ingrown toenail
Disease description:
My toenail is growing into the flesh, causing pain. I would like to ask, how can ingrown toenails be corrected?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Ingrown toenails, a condition where the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, can be corrected through the following methods:
1. **Trimming the nails**: Pay attention to the way nails are trimmed. Avoid cutting them too short or excessively, to reduce irritation of the surrounding tissues by the nail edges.
2. **Daily care**: Rinse the feet regularly with warm water, and apply ice packs appropriately to reduce local swelling and pain.
3. **Dietary regulation**: Maintain a balanced diet and consume adequate amounts of foods rich in vitamins and protein, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, and milk, to promote nail health.
4. **Medication**: If an infection occurs, topical antifungal or antibacterial medications, such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream or erythromycin ointment, can be used for treatment.
5. **Surgical treatment**: If the condition is severe, for example, accompanied by pus discharge, surgical options such as subungual abscess drainage with nail removal may be considered to completely resolve the issue.
