Question 1

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 2

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

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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 3

what is paronychia?

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Paronychia: Is an tender bacterial or fungal hand or foot infection where the nail and skin meet at the side or the base of a finger or toenail.

Question 4

paronychia how long does it last?

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Infected nail: Paring chia is an infection surrounding a nail. It can last for days until you are seen by your health professional who will prescribe for you an antibiotic both oral and topical. Until you see a doctor, try to soak the hand or foot with warm water and salt to help reduce the edema.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of paronychia?

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Pain redness,+: Swelling, pus formation.  Paronychia/whitlow/felon, is an often-tender bacterial or fungal hand infection or foot infection where the nail and skin meet at the side or the base of a finger or toenail. The infection can start suddenly (acute paronychia) or gradually (chronic paronychia).

Question 6

how do you treat paronychia at home?

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: If you are healthy otherwise, you can soak the affected digit into the warm water several times a day, take Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200 mg x 2 tablets, every 6-8 hours as needed for 24-48 hours for throbbing pain. 
In the meantime if you feel sick with high fever or if the affected digit gets worse by time, you better visit your doctor or urgent care for help.

Question 7

how long does acute paronychia last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If treated with drainage and/or antibiotics it should start to improve within 48-72 hours. Left untreated it is likely to get worse.

Question 8

what is the best way to treat paronychia?

Accepted Answer

Cut out the: portion of the toenail that is imbedded under the skin by a Podiatrist..

Question 9

how long does it take paronychia to heal?

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7-10 days: With proper treatment, 7-10 days from start of treatment.

Question 10

how fast can i make my paronychia go away?

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Paronychia: A paronychia is an infection, an abscess, in the skin of the nail fold on the side of your finger nail. The fastest way to get it to heal is to have it drained. Usually you would want a doctor to do this with a sterile scalpel, but I have known people with some medical training who have done this for themselves at home. Just taking antibiotics without draining it is not enough. Warm soaks help.

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