20 days after circumcision if it has been fully recovered and painless, you can pull out the nail; however, if it is not fully recovered at the moment and there is obvious pain, it is generally not recommended to pull out the nail.
1. Wound healing: If the wound has fully recovered and is painless 20 days after the circumcision, you can choose to go to the hospital to remove the nail if the nail has not fallen off by itself.
2. Wound has not completely healed: If the wound is not completely healed, and there are redness, swelling, congestion, pain and other symptoms, it is generally not recommended to remove the nail prematurely, you need to wait until the local fully recovered and pain-free before considering the removal of the nail, otherwise it will lead to the increase of the trauma, which is not conducive to recovery.
After circumcision, regular observation is required. If you find redness, swelling, pain or bleeding on the wound, you should consult a doctor in time and deal with it under the guidance of a professional physician. In order to prevent secondary infection after the operation, anti-inflammatory ointment can be applied externally, such as erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment, the specific medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.