ParonychiaFrom our partner site on osteoarthritis, MyOsteoarthritisCentral.com.
Infection - skin around the nail Treatment: Treatment goals are to eliminate the infection and relieve the symptoms. In bacterial paronychia, hot water soaks 2 or 3 times per day reduce inflammation and pain. Topical or oral antibiotics may be prescribed. In severe cases, your physician may cut and drain the lesion with a sharp instrument. advertisement Fungal paronychia may be treated with topical or oral antifungals. The hands should be kept dry, or, topical drying agents such as Castellani's paint should be applied. Expectations (prognosis): Paronychia usually is superficial and responds well to treatment, although fungal infections may persist for several months. Complications are rare, but they occasionally occur. Complications:
Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if paronychia symptoms persist despite treatment. Call your health care provider if symptoms worsen or new symptoms develop:
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