What to do if your fingernail cap grows into your flesh

Nail cap growing into the flesh belongs to ingrown nail, if the situation is not serious, you can just cut off the nail, if the nail is infected, then you need to extract the nail to treat. Nails growing into the flesh should be detected and treated as early as possible, otherwise it may cause infections around the nails and nails, and may even cause deformation of the nails. If the nail growing into the flesh is not serious, you can soften the nail with warm water and then use a nail clipper to cut off the nail that has grown into the flesh. If the exposed skin or nail bed is broken after cutting off the nail, it can be sterilized with iodophor. If the nail has been infected, the formation of inguinitis, it is necessary to first deal with the infection around the nail, such as the inflammation subsides after the use of surgical extraction of nails, waiting for new nails to grow, after the extraction of nails should be carefully check the nail bed to see if there is any residual nail residue in the nail groove, with Vaseline gauze to cover the nail bed, with pressure bandage should be closely observed, to prevent recurrence of symptoms of ingrown toenails. Usually, it is recommended to avoid trimming the nail too short, wear loose and breathable shoes, and wash the feet diligently to keep the nail hygiene. If the above situation occurs, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the diagnosis and treatment, do not self-medication.