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Paronychia Treatment
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MD Hi, I have a question concerning what appears to be a paronychia on the second finger of my right hand on the left side of the nail. I first started noticing some irritation to the finger on Sunday. I ... View answer
MD [My left thumb is swollen, just left of the nail. I've been putting hot compresses on it and they seem to relieve the swelling somewhat. ] View answer
MD I have a paronychia on my left index finger. I was on Bactrim initially, but when that did not help, I was switched to Keflex , which I am currently taking. I think the condition is improving; the ... View answer
MD [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.] View answer
MD My mom has got swollen finger with pus at the end of the finger tip. Problem exactly similar to http://YYYYY.yy/medical-conditions/nails/paronychia-acute/ This has been there for the last 3 days and ... View answer
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MD My husband s forefinger is very swollen around the nail and painful. We suspect paronychia (thanks to the internet) and are wondering what we can do for a home treatment until he can see a doctor. It ... View answer
MD I have self diagnosed paronychia. Many years ago a gp cut into it. years later a hand specialist had me wrap it in stretch elastic bandage. it is back. i am 79 with some arthritis in my hands. should ... View answer
MD Aloha. I have paronychia on three fingers. I have been on a antibiotic for 6 days, but it is more inflamed than ever. I have also been trying tea tree oil. I wear a glove when washing dishes and keep the ... View answer
MD compress and betadine wash thrice daily. Is this correct treatment? ...i have an infection on my toenail, most probably paronychia . It is very tender to the touch. I can ... View answer
MD , but in the meantime, do you have suggestions for treatment? Anti fungal cream? Antibacterial cream ...I have a chronic paronychia condition in both of my thumbs, and to a lesser degree in my fingers. I ... View answer