There are three main methods of purulent paronychia:
Local disinfection: If the purulent part of the patient is small and needs to be treated locally, potassium permanganate solution, iodophor disinfectant, hydrogen peroxide or boric acid solution can be used to thoroughly disinfect the local area.
Drugs**: Patients can apply erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc. locally after local disinfection, and can give corresponding antibiotics according to specific pathogenic bacteria, such as erythromycin enteric-coated tablets, gentamicin sulfate tablets, etc. If the suppuration is severe, infusion anti-inflammatory** is also required, such as infusion of cefazoloxime sodium for injection.
Surgery**: If the patient's paronychia condition is severe, with redness, swelling, suppuration, etc., local incision and drainage of pus can generally be performed, and anti-inflammatory** can be carried out after the pus is drained clean, and sensitive antibiotics are used to control inflammation. If the patient has a large amount of pus under the fingernails, the nail can also be removed and drained, usually without the use of antibiotics**. For more severe ingrown nails and reverse paronychia, surgical correction can be performed after the inflammation is controlled to avoid paronychia**.
In addition to the above methods, patients also need to pay attention to their daily life: they should wear appropriate sports shoes to avoid damage to their toenailsDo a good job of nail hygiene, do not pull out barbs, do not overdo manicure, do not use inferior nail polish, pay attention to clean the affected area, and avoid**.
The above information is for reference only, please consult a professional doctor and choose the method you need based on the specific situation.