What to do when a child’s fingernail grows into the flesh

Children’s nails long flesh is ingrown nails, can be treated by conservative treatment, surgery and other methods, at the same time, pay attention to hygiene, trimming finger (toe) nails.
1. Conservative treatment: applicable to ingrown nails caused by inflammation, abscess, infection and other conditions, such as pads of cotton wool, dental floss method, splint method, etc., but it is easier to recur, you can assist in the use of mupirocin and other drugs.
2. Surgery: It is suitable for cases where conservative treatment is ineffective or granulomatous proliferation occurs, such as partial or total nail plate avulsion, Winograd resection and so on.
3. Others: Usually, finger (toe) nails should be trimmed correctly, pay attention to foot hygiene, moderate exercise, etc. If the child’s ingrown toenail is serious, parents are advised to take care of it.
If the child’s ingrown nail is serious, parents are advised to bring the child to the hospital in time, follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment, do not self-medication.