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Paronychia
Paronychia

Paronychia

Introduction

Paronychia is a painful infection that usually occurs at the nail fold. It may occur after injury or minor trauma, and is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It may also occur as a result of fungal infection.

Signs & symptoms

• Painful nail
• Redness
• Swelling

Diagnostic criteria

• Painful nail
• Redness
• Swelling

Investigation

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Treatment

  • Non-Pharmacological treatment

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  • Pharmacological

    Acute Paronychia

    oAmoxicillin with clavulanic acid 625mg (PO) 8 hourly for 14 days.

    Chronic Paronychia (commonly due to fungal infection)

    oClotrimazole cream 1%, apply topically 12 hourly for 14 days

    AND

    oItraconazole tablets (PO) 200mg once daily for 14 days AND S: Clindamycin tablets 300mg (PO) 12 hourly for 14 days Note: For both acute and chronic paronychia, incision and drainage may be needed

Prevention

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Updated on,

3 Novemba 2020 10:29:36

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References

    1.STG
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