Proper nail trimming is very important in the prevention and treatment of onychomycosis, and the nails should be left long, especially on the side where the onychomycosis develops, and need to be more than 1mm over the edge of the nail.
The shape of the entire nail, should be cut into a rounded or square shape on both sides, try not to cut into a sharp angle, which will make the nail sink into the nail groove, forming a hidden danger to the embedded nails in the back, and need to trim the nails every time, because only the correct nail clipping can prevent the nail groin inflammation.
Although everyone’s nail shape is different, if you want to prevent ingrown nails and avoid the nails from sinking into the nail grooves or granulation, you need to keep the nails long, and you can use a variety of methods, such as placing gauze or cotton swabs or cotton under the nails to make the nails grow out, and try to exceed the edge of the nails by 1-2mm after they have grown out.
At the same time with local disinfecting drugs to make the inflammation dissipate, but the side should not be cut too sharp, so that one side of the nail is too short resulting in the surrounding granulation will be quickly encapsulated, the formation of ingrown nails, which can easily lead to recurrent recurrence of onychomycosis, long-term non-healing.
You should not wear too tight shoes in daily life to avoid squeezing the nail bed and aggravating the condition of inguinitis.
If you have any discomfort, consult a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions.