What is the best treatment for paronychia?

Paronychia is typically treated with antibiotics, although milder acute cases can often resolve on their own without treatment. The antibiotics most commonly used to treat paronychia are Bactrim (TMP/SMX) and a cephalosporin named Keflex (cephalexin).

How long does paronychia take to heal?

In most cases, an acute paronychia heals within 5 to 10 days with no permanent damage to the nail. Rarely, very severe cases may progress to osteomyelitis (a bone infection) of the finger or toe. Although a chronic paronychia may take several weeks to heal, the skin and nail usually will return to normal eventually.

Does Epsom salt help paronychia?

Minor paronychia, with redness, tenderness, and no fluctuant areas indicating abscess, can be treated with soaks. Epsom’s salts or Burrow’s solution soaks for approximately fifteen minutes three to four times a day may be all that is needed for the condition to heal.

What is the fastest way to get rid of paronychia?

If you have acute paronychia, soaking the infected nail in warm water 3 to 4 times a day can help reduce pain and swelling. It should heal up in a few days. If the infection is very painful, doesn’t get better with home care, or has a pus-filled abscess, you may need to see your doctor.

Does Vaseline help paronychia?

Wash the area with clean water 2 times a day. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the area with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.

How do you treat paronychia naturally?

Are There Home Remedies for a Nail Infection (Paronychia)? With warm water and antibacterial soap you can treat some nail infections from home. Care at home includes warm soaks in warm water or a mixture of 50\% warm water and 50\% liquid antibacterial soap three to four times daily for about 15 minutes.

Should I put Neosporin on paronychia?

The nail should look normal after three or four days. Dr. Daniel says he recommends Polysporin over Neosporin because the paronychia responds better to the combination of the two components in Polysporin rather than the triple antibiotics of Neosporin.

Will Neosporin help paronychia?

I washed with antibacterial soap, applied Neosporin and a Band-Aid and it is 100 percent better. I have found that melaleuca oil (tea tree oil) works within 20-30 minutes to reduce swelling and pain from paronychia.

How do I stop paronychia throbbing?

Should I put a bandaid on paronychia?

If you did not get instructions, follow this general advice: Wash the area with clean water 2 times a day. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the area with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage.

Can I soak my infected finger in salt water?

A simple infection of the finger can be treated by soaking it in: A mixture of pre-boiled warm water with antibacterial soap for 15 minutes, two to four times a day. Water with Epsom salt to soothe the area and provide pain relief.