Nails growing into the flesh in small infants are also known as ingrown nails. The disease may be related to improper nail trimming, trauma and other factors. After the baby’s nails grow into the flesh, you should go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor for general treatment, drug treatment.
1. General treatment: Parents can soak their babies’ hands in warm water every day, avoid rubbing their babies’ red and swollen nails, and prevent babies from sucking their fingers.
2. Medication: If the baby’s nail groove is infected or even pus, you can use topical mupirocin ointment, or use iodophor and sterilized alcohol to disinfect it. Serious children can be under the guidance of the doctor for local incision and drainage. Attention is needed. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Parents should pay attention to avoiding frequent nail clipping for children, not over-trimming, etc. After the nails of small infants grow into the flesh, they should go to the hospital in time, and regular treatment should be carried out under the guidance of doctors.