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My Finger Swells At The Corner, Gets Fits With Yellow Pus. Reoccurs Frequently. Appears In Other Fingers Also. Suggestions?

my finger swells at the corner and becomes red ,then after it get fills with yellow pus..and it persists.. it is happing since last 2 years..some times when i squeeze out pus and apply antibiotcs it remain good..but reoccurs frequently
now it has started appearing in other finger as well..please suggest..i have visited doctor as well but that also did not work
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

It seems from the description that you are suffering from Chronic Paronychia (nail fold infection).

Majority of the Chronic paronychia are caused by Fungi. So local applications of antifungal agents like clotrimazole , ketoconazole should be used for 6-8 weeks.

There are few measures which may improve paronychia -
* Keep the fingers dry & warm
* Wash thoroughly after dirty work with soap and water, rinse off and dry carefully.
* Apply a emollient hand cream frequently - dimethicone creams may help.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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My Finger Swells At The Corner, Gets Fits With Yellow Pus. Reoccurs Frequently. Appears In Other Fingers Also. Suggestions?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. It seems from the description that you are suffering from Chronic Paronychia (nail fold infection). Majority of the Chronic paronychia are caused by Fungi. So local applications of antifungal agents like clotrimazole , ketoconazole should be used for 6-8 weeks. There are few measures which may improve paronychia - * Keep the fingers dry & warm * Wash thoroughly after dirty work with soap and water, rinse off and dry carefully. * Apply a emollient hand cream frequently - dimethicone creams may help. Hope this information is helpful. Good day