Separation of fingernail cap and flesh may be caused by trauma, onychomycosis, psoriasis and other diseases, which can be improved by general treatment, medication and other ways.
1. Trauma: If the separation of nail cap and flesh is caused by trauma, patients should pay attention to protecting the affected area in daily life, avoiding extrusion and collision, so as not to aggravate the condition. You can follow the doctor’s instructions to use topical antibiotic drugs such as roxithromycin and fusidic acid, which is conducive to recovery.
2. ringworm of the nail: ringworm of the nail may also lead to hand nail cover and flesh separation, patients should pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the affected area clean and dry. Anti-fungal drugs such as itraconazole and terbinafine can be taken orally, which can effectively kill the fungus and promote recovery.
3. Psoriasis: hand nail cover and flesh separation may also be related to psoriasis, patients should pay attention to rest and avoid mental stress. Glucocorticoid drugs such as Halometasone and Hasinide can be used externally to play the effect of immunomodulation.
For patients who have fingernail cover and flesh separation, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, after clarifying the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment. The medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.