Toenail is generally referred to as toenail, toenail grows into the flesh consider and ingrown nail related, can be improved by conservative treatment, surgical treatment, general measures.
1. Conservative treatment: patients with ingrown toenails can use cotton wool and dental floss to separate the nail plate from the soft tissues, and can also improve the phenomenon of toenails growing into the flesh through splinting, taping, and nail plate bracing.
2. Surgical treatment: If the patient’s conservative treatment is ineffective or the condition is more serious, surgical treatment should be considered, the surgical treatment includes partial or total nail plate tearing off surgery, part of the nail matrix removal surgery and so on.
3. General measures: patients can also use warm water to soak their feet, accelerate the speed of blood circulation in the feet, which can improve the symptoms of localized swelling and pain, and usually wear loose shoes and avoid strenuous exercise.
Toenail long into the meat need timely examination and treatment, so as to avoid further progress, the phenomenon of secondary infection, serious cases will also lead to local necrosis.