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Sunday, March 27, 2011
I keep on getting recurrent paronychia. How can I prevent these infections?
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Paronychia usually starts because of trauma to the skin near the nail. So to prevent a paronychia: - avoid traumatizing your finger nails...
Does the nail ever have to be removed when one has a paronychia?
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In some severe cases of paronychia where the infection has involved the fingernail, one may require partial or complete removal of the n...
How is paronychia usually treated?
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The treatment of a paronychia requires drainage of pus. This can be easily done in the physician’s office and takes less than 15 minutes....
What can I do at home to treat my paronychia?
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When a paronychia first develops, one should start home remedies at once. Soak the finger in warm water 3-4 times a day for at least 15-...
How does a doctor make a Diagnosis of paronychia?
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The diagnosis of a nail bed infection does not require any type of radiological study. Any physician with reasonable skills should be able...
Can one drain the paronychia pus at home?
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The treatment of pus in a fingertip usually requires a small incision to allow the fluid to drain. Pus drainage is not something that shou...
Does one need to see a doctor for paronychia (infection of the nail edge?
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Paronychia does not always have to be treated by a physician. In many cases, home remedies may help decrease redness and pain. However, ...
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