Question

A two-year-old baby has started biting their nails for nearly a month. Today, I noticed that there is pus in the skin around the right index finger nail, and the tip of the finger is red and swollen. If I use a needle to puncture and drain the pus, and then wipe with iodine tincture, is this paronychia? How should I care for and treat it?

Answer

If nail edge skin inflammation occurs again, it may be a symptom of paronychia, and symptomatic treatment should be administered according to the situation to promote recovery. When inflammation recurs, first use iodine tincture for disinfection and avoid letting the wound come into contact with water. If the inflammatory symptoms are severe, seek medical attention promptly for a detailed examination and treatment.