What to do if the edges of your toenails are swollen and painful

Toenail edge swelling and pain, if due to trauma, need to reduce activities, and with pain medication to relieve; if due to inguinitis and other skin infections, need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, incision and drainage or antibiotic treatment. 1. Trauma: If there is a clear history of trauma to the toes, toenail swelling and pain can occur, at this time, pay attention to reduce the activities of the injured toes, pay attention to toe hygiene, when the pain is serious, you can use under the guidance of the doctor to remove blood stasis and pain relief ointment coated. 2. Inguinitis: Inguinitis usually manifests itself as pain and swelling at the edge of the nail, etc. Depending on the severity of inguinitis, different treatments are needed. If the swelling and pain is mild, you can strengthen the toe hygiene care, regular disinfection; if the local swelling is serious, or even pus manifestation, you need to consult the doctor in time, incision and drainage, antibiotics to prevent infection treatment. Therefore, the edge of the toenail swelling and pain may be related to trauma, inguinitis and other reasons, when the symptoms of swelling and pain, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, to clarify the cause of the symptomatic treatment.