Nail infections develop from barrier disruption or trauma to the skin surrounding the nail plate, which allows the entry of infecting bacterial or fungal organisms.
Symptoms:
✘ingrown nails
✘pain, redness
✘pus
Treatment (depends on how severe it is).
✔If no infection: (symptoms are redness and pain)
1. Warm salt-water soaks fort 10-15 mins, 2-3 times a day.
2.Wear comfortable shoes and keep the area clean and dry.
3. Pain relief such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.
✔If infected: (symptoms are pus, redness and pain)
1. Topical or oral antibiotics
2. Topical antifungals
Cost:
Consultation £14.99 + Prescribed medication
