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Will cipro (ciprofloxacin) help acute paronychia?
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Maybe: A true paronychia will probably need surgical drainage. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) may help as it does have some coverage of staph bacteria, but would not be the drug of choice. You need to see a doctor.
Answered 11/7/2020
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