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Suggest Remedy For Spreading Paronychia On Middle Finger

i have got paronychia for the last 6 months on middle finger of right hand,taken antibiotics two times and used antiseptic cream.but because it gets wet often due to housework, it has not cured.sometimes infected with pus. but always red and sore.spreading now to adjoining finger and middle finger of other hand.i thought it was not supposed to spread!
Fri, 15 May 2015
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I can understand ur concerns.
Do not remove any part of nail.
For mild infection soak in water 2,3times to reduce swelling and redness. Then apply antibiotic ointment and bandage. Bandage will stop spreading it to other nails.
If u have got pus filled abscess on sides or base of the nail, or this problem is going chronic, or u r a diabetic, go straight to a doctor.
Dr. May sample the abscess/pus and recommend antibiotics or antifungals accordingly.
Pus pocket may be drained by dr.

Have a nice time. Give feedback so that I may assist u better next time.
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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Suggest Remedy For Spreading Paronychia On Middle Finger

I can understand ur concerns. Do not remove any part of nail. For mild infection soak in water 2,3times to reduce swelling and redness. Then apply antibiotic ointment and bandage. Bandage will stop spreading it to other nails. If u have got pus filled abscess on sides or base of the nail, or this problem is going chronic, or u r a diabetic, go straight to a doctor. Dr. May sample the abscess/pus and recommend antibiotics or antifungals accordingly. Pus pocket may be drained by dr. Have a nice time. Give feedback so that I may assist u better next time. Regards! DR. HANIF USA