How should children's paronychia be treated?

Paronychia is a very common disease, which mainly refers to the inflammation of the nail groove. There are many reasons for paronychia, such as nails that are too long or too short, shoes that are too small, nails that are trimmed too much, etc., all of which may cause paronychia. Paronychia can cause the nail to extend into the flesh, causing bleeding, suppuration and inflammation. Children may also suffer from paronychia. There are many ways to treat paronychia. Here we will introduce the treatment methods for paronychia in children.

In the early stages, hot compresses, physical therapy, external application of ichthyol ointment or Sanhuang powder, and the use of iodineamine or antibiotics can be used.

If there is pus, a longitudinal incision can be made at the nail groove for drainage. When the infection has spread to the subcutaneous area around the nail base, a longitudinal incision can be made in the nail grooves on both sides, the epithelial sheet on the nail root can be turned up, the root of the nail can be removed, and a small piece of vaseline gauze or latex sheet can be placed for drainage. If pus has accumulated under the nail bed, the nail should be removed or the nail above the abscess cavity should be trimmed. When removing nails, be careful to avoid damaging the nail bed to prevent deformities of the new nails in the future.

External remedies 1. Tobacco leaf remedy

Ingredients: 1 piece of tobacco leaf (preferably large and thick), appropriate amount of salt and saline solution

Method: Clean the tobacco leaves, add some salt and mash them

Usage: Rinse the affected area with saline. If there is pus, make sure to get it out and clean it up first. Apply pounded tobacco leaves and wrap it with gauze. Change the dressing once in the morning and evening.

Efficacy: Treat paronychia

External remedy 2: Lobelia

Ingredients: some white wine, 1 kg each of fresh whole lobelia and realgar

Method: Chop the lobelia into small pieces and soak it in white wine together with realgar. The white wine should just cover the ingredients. Stir well and compact it. Store for 1 month.

Usage: Take some soaked medicine, mash it, apply it to the affected area, wrap it with plastic film, and change the medicine every 8-12 hours

Efficacy: Treat paronychia

External prescription 3, unknown prescription

Ingredients: some unknown herbs, some vinegar

Method: Grind the oyster sauce into fine powder and add vinegar to make a paste

Usage: Apply the prepared Wumingyi paste to the affected area, change it once a day, generally it can relieve pain in 1 day, pus can be discharged in 2-3 days, and swelling can be reduced and wound healed after 4-5 presses

Efficacy: Treat paronychia

The above article introduces some methods for treating paronychia. Most paronychia in children is caused by inappropriate shoes. Therefore, when parents choose shoes for their children, they should pay attention to choosing suitable, comfortable and breathable shoes. Also, when trimming your nails, don't make them too long or too short. At the same time, pay attention to the disinfection and sterilization of hands and feet.