Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Paronychia

Posted on Sun, 13 Nov 2016

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Sun, 13 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : Had an infection on index finger under nail. Dr. punctured a hole, pus came out, had antibiotics and soaked with Epsom salts. Finger has not gotten better, whole finger tip is swollen, red, hot to touch and painful.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, you have Paronychia that takes time to clear.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, you have Paronychia that takes time to clear. Since you have already taken antibiotics, continue with daily dressing with Epsom salt and an antibiotic cream, take a B complex with zinc and an anti inflammatory with antacid medicine--regards

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