
Suggest Treatment For An Infected Cuticle On The Finger

What else should I do? Shall I seek medical interception?
Oral antibiotics and Oral antifungal and topical steroid+antifungal lotion
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
You seem to have developed a condition known as chronic paronychia which is inflammation of the nail folds due to Candida/ yeast infection of the proximal and lateral nail folds. Separation of the cuticle is a predisposing factor which commonly happens in those engaged in frequent wet work e.g food handlers and other similar occupations.
Chronic paronychia commonly presents with boggy, red, proximal and lateral nail folds. Pain may be due to bacterial superinfection. Since you say that it is red, swollen and very sore therefore I would suggest a week of oral antibiotics to take care of bacterial superinfection e.g amoxicilin 500mg or cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily.
You may also take an oral antiinflammatory e.g ibuprofen or diclofenac for a week.
In addition I would suggest an Oral antifungal e.g tab. fluconazole 150mg, once a week for 3 months.
Topically you may use an antifungal and steroid combination lotion e.g clotrimazole 1% and beclomethasone 0.025% lotion, twice daily.
These are prescription medications and I suggest that you should discuss this with your doctor for the needful.
Regards

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