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Is fusidic acid or gentamicin more suitable for paronychia? for mild cases, is oral antibiotics necessary?

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Dr. Anuj Malik answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends on cause: Most paronychia is caused by staph or strep and oral augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) or cephalexin will work well. For methicillin resistant staph Bactrim or doxycycline will work well.

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Answered 1/3/2016

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