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Topical CS are considered the first-line treatment, whereas tacrolimus and topical antifungals are second line options. Surgical intervention is reserved for cases persisting for greater than 6 months, not responding to conservative measure.
25 paź 2023 · Paronychia is an inflammation involving the lateral and proximal nail folds. It may be acute (lasting for less than six weeks) or chronic (lasting for six weeks or longer) [ 1 ]. Predisposing factors include overzealous manicuring, nail biting, picking at a hangnail, thumbsucking, ingrown nail, diabetes mellitus, and occupations in which the ...
Treatment should focus on dermatitis and any microbes grown on culture [1]. Topical corticosteroid ointment is applied for 2–4 weeks and repeated for flares. Tacrolimus ointment is an alternative when dermatitis is not responding to routine management [2].
Suggested en bloc excision of proximal nail fold as a treatment option for chronic paronychia based on their observation that sites of biopsies from proximal nail fold in cases of collagen disorders healed uneventfully without scarring or distortion in about three weeks.
7 sie 2023 · Describe the appropriate treatment and management of paronychia. Summarize interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to treat paronychia successfully and improve patient outcomes.
10 maj 2022 · If diagnosed early, acute paronychia without obvious abscess can be treated nonsurgically. If soft tissue swelling is present without fluctuance, the infection may resolve with warm soaks...
1 lip 2017 · Treatment consists of warm soaks with or without Burow solution or 1% acetic acid. Topical antibiotics should be used with or without topical steroids when simple soaks do...
