Question 1

paronychia of pinkie finger took keflex pain swelling completely gone still slightly red is this normal and part of healing process how long 2 heal?

Accepted Answer

Redness: Keep soaking your finger in warm water 10min twice a day. As long as it slowly gets better, a little redness is fine.

Question 2

what antibiotics combination for paronichia;3atacks in6weeks include flucoxacillin, no result  ?

Accepted Answer

Surgical drainage: Bad paronychia (infections of the skin surrounding a fingernail) often don't respond to antibiotics since the bacteria that are causing it are walled off in an abcess (pus filled balloon).  The definitive treatment is surgical, the affected part of the nail or cuticle needs to be opened to allow the paronychia to drain.  If that does not help, a portion of the nail can be removed.

Question 3

i had a paronychia drainage done at the er on monday.  how should my finger feel today?  what discomfort would be considered normal at this point? ty

Accepted Answer

Soreness: Post-ingrown nail removal, it should normally be sore but not too painful.  It will look ugly so continue putting antibiotic ointment and bandage around area.  Soaking it in epson salt water should be total 4-5 days after procedure.  Hope this helps.

Question 4

i have finger paronychia. it is painful and swollen. i soaked it and it drained a little pus but is still swollen and painful. when should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Now: You may need to have it drained which will give you quick relief. Oral antibiotics and possibly topical anti candida medications may be necessary. You can schedule with local dermatologist in nyc.

Question 5

can you get pain with nail fold infection? what are the other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Pain, swelling, throbbing are common complaints. This is usually treated easily with an oral antibiotic and sometimes a partial nail avulsion is necessary. Or sometimes, a partial nai avulsion without the antibiotic...Depending on the condition and who is treating.

Question 6

i have paronychia on my middle ring finger with swelling causing reduced sensation, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Let the doc who diagnosed you know. Among causes viral and fungal are possible aside from bacterial. Warm soaks, topical antibacterial may help, some other times incision and drainage is needed.

Question 7

after one day of using hot water and antibiotic ointment and a bandage, my small paronychia popped after accidentally getting the section of my finger where i shut the door lightly. should i be worried? i reapplied everything after?

Accepted Answer

: So you drained it by accident. Keep the area clean and dry then you will be OK.

Question 8

i had a finger paronychia drained 3 days ago.  it's still red, painful with some pus and blood draining out.  should it be lanced again?

Accepted Answer

Show it to doctor: soak it in warm water with soap, put iodine around the wound when dry.  You may need systemic antibiotics.  Needless to say, schedule follow up with your doctor

Question 9

my bro is diagnosed with paronychia. his finger is black brown. no pus it seems.is on anti b...no test thogh if its bacteria or fungus.what shud he do?

Accepted Answer

Finish the antibioti: and then see what happens.A paronychia is a small abscess and sometimes needs to be incised and drained.

Question 10

can paronychia finger infection spread to the upper arm?

Accepted Answer

It's a possibility: Infections that are not treated can spread and patients who have immunosuppression, such as diabetes HIV are more prone to these kinds of infections. These infections should be treated early and evaluated by a dr.

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Paronychia of pinkie finger took keflex pain swelling completely gone still slightly red is this normal and part of healing process how long 2 heal?

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What antibiotics combination for paronichia;3atacks in6weeks include flucoxacillin, no result ?

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I had a paronychia drainage done at the er on monday. how should my finger feel today? what discomfort would be considered normal at this point? ty

A member asked:

I have finger paronychia. it is painful and swollen. i soaked it and it drained a little pus but is still swollen and painful. when should i see a dr?

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Can you get pain with nail fold infection? what are the other symptoms?

A member asked:

I have paronychia on my middle ring finger with swelling causing reduced sensation, what should i do?

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After one day of using hot water and antibiotic ointment and a bandage, my small paronychia popped after accidentally getting the section of my finger where i shut the door lightly. should i be worried? i reapplied everything after?

A member asked:

I had a finger paronychia drained 3 days ago. it's still red, painful with some pus and blood draining out. should it be lanced again?

A member asked:

My bro is diagnosed with paronychia. his finger is black brown. no pus it seems.is on anti b...no test thogh if its bacteria or fungus.what shud he do?

A member asked:

Can paronychia finger infection spread to the upper arm?

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