Common causes of nail pain include nail groove infection and nail trauma. Nail infection can be treated with antibiotics, incision and drainage; nail trauma can be treated with anti-inflammatory painkillers.
1. Inflammation of the nail: Inflammation of the nail caused by infection will appear in the nail seam red, swollen and painful. For the treatment of inguinitis, the main use of antibiotics for treatment, such as oral cefaclor, amoxicillin, etc., topical mupirocin ointment and so on. If the inflammation is more serious, there is an abscess, need to incise and drain.
2. Nail trauma: nail trauma, due to soft tissue damage to the skin, there will be symptoms of nail seam pain, pain is more serious, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc., trauma caused by localized swelling and pain can also be used topical medications such as yunnanpaiyao spray.
There may be other reasons for nail pain, you need to go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, to avoid delays in the condition. All of the above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.