What to do about keratinized skin next to nails

If the keratosis next to the nails is caused by physiological reasons, no treatment is needed. However, if it is caused by onychomycosis, etc., it can be treated by avoiding injury, cleaning the skin, and using medication or surgery.
1. Physiological causes: keratinization of the skin next to the nails may be caused by excessive friction or hereditary or other physiological causes. If this is the case, avoid friction and usually no special treatment is needed.
2. Onychomycosis: the thickening and discoloration of nails caused by fungal infections, and the involvement of the surrounding skin can lead to keratinization. It can be treated by paying attention to cleaning the nails and the surrounding skin, avoiding damage to the corresponding parts, and using medicines such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream and amorolfine hydrochloride application for sterilization.
It is recommended that once patients find that the skin next to their nails is keratinized, they should seek medical advice in time to complete the relevant examinations and standardize the treatment. In addition, drugs may cause certain side effects, should be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not blindly use drugs.