What is “onychomycosis” and how can it be prevented?



Inguguinitis is an infectious disease of the skin around the nails, and the key to prevention is to avoid excessive trimming.

The cause of onychomycosis may be related to the nail bed and the skin around the nails of small trauma and embedded nails, the main onset of the site is located in the nail groove on both sides of the nails, the acute attack will have obvious redness, swelling and pain phenomenon, and even pus secretion may appear.

The prevention of inguinitis is mainly to do a good job of local skin hygiene, for the existence of some small trauma, timely use of antiseptic solution disinfection treatment. For the presence of embedded nails, must be timely cut, if necessary, under the guidance of the doctor all or part of the embedded nail removal.

For the obvious signs of infection, anti-inflammatory drugs should be given in time, including topical hydrogen peroxide, mupirocin cream, and oral amoxicillin capsules.

Prompt medical attention should be sought in the event of ingrown nails, and specific medications should always be used under a doctor’s supervision.