Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Painful Reddish Abscess Near The Nail Fold?
Question: Hi i have had this boil/abscess near my finger nail for the past 5 days. i applied fucicort and covered it, but it has not gone away.its reddish and painful. please advise
Brief Answer:
Paronychia. Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image. You seem to have Acute Paronychia - inflammation of the nail fold.
I suggest you to start an oral antibiotic e.g. either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, thrice daily for a week.
In addition to this you may apply a topical antibiotic e.g. either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily. You may also take an oral anti inflammatory e.g tab Ibuprofen, twice daily for symptomatic relief from pain.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
Paronychia. Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image. You seem to have Acute Paronychia - inflammation of the nail fold.
I suggest you to start an oral antibiotic e.g. either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, thrice daily for a week.
In addition to this you may apply a topical antibiotic e.g. either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily. You may also take an oral anti inflammatory e.g tab Ibuprofen, twice daily for symptomatic relief from pain.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
