What to do when an ingrown nail penetrates the flesh

Ingrown toenails penetrate the flesh and need to be removed surgically, using drugs for anti-infection treatment, analgesic treatment and so on. An ingrown nail is a nail or the lateral edge of the nail embedded in the soft tissue around the nail groove, mainly manifested as local tissue redness, swelling, pain, or even ulceration, oozing and so on. Embedded nails penetrate through the flesh is a more serious situation, need to take surgical way to remove the embedded part of the nail. After the operation, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use antibiotics to fight infection, such as penicillin, amoxicillin, levofloxacin, etc.; pain symptoms are obvious, you can use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to alleviate, such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, etc.. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time, according to the specific situation for treatment. In life, you need to pay attention to wearing loose shoes and socks, timely trimming of fingernails or toenails, and consult your doctor before using medication.