Paronychia, Dermatology FAQ

Paronychia nail bed issues? A few days ago, I experienced a recurrence of paronychia due to walking too much during a trip and friction from my shoes. During the trip, there was pus that came out easily with a gentle touch, so I squeezed it out. After returning home, I immediatel...

Paronychia issues? During my first visit to the dermatologist, the doctor diagnosed me with paronychia, noting redness and nail separation, and prescribed oral medication along with griseofulvin. During my second follow-up appointment, the doctor prescribed terbinafine, stating t...

If you have been taking antibiotics for several days for a toenail paronychia and have not seen any improvement, it may be necessary to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management? Hello, my left big toe has been painful for about three weeks now. It i...

Separation of the thumbnail? Hello, part of my thumb nail is detached (the left half). Can I go surfing like this, or how much should it grow back before I can expose it to seawater?

Ingrown toenail of the second toe on the left foot? Hello Doctor, on November 6th, while trimming my nails, I accidentally cut too deep, causing the skin on the right side of my thumb nail to be slightly exposed. Later, I began to feel pain, and by November 8th, I noticed that th...

Medical procedures Hello Dr. Wu, I have a question regarding my toenails, which have become deformed and discolored. A few months ago, I visited a nearby nail salon that advertised services to prevent and improve onychomycosis and correct ingrown toenails. The salon diagnosed my ...

Recovery period for paronychia? Hello, doctor! Last October, I had a severe ingrown toenail on my big toe, and the entire nail was removed. Now, the nail has grown back halfway, but recently I noticed a small part of the nail is dark. Is that a sign of a fungal nail infection? Sh...

Paronychia, can nail growth stop? I currently have both of my thumb nails trimmed by a doctor, and it hurts a lot! However, I've heard many cases where there is a high likelihood of recurrence. I would like to know if there is a way to completely remove the nail to permanent...

Orthodontic retainer I saw an introduction at a nail salon stating that they can help clients install nail correction devices. I would like to ask, aren't nail correction devices considered medical devices? Can regular nail technicians install them on their own? Or are there...

A sudden swelling appears on the finger, and it hurts when pressed? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a long-term issue with my thumb that resembles paronychia. After applying the previously prescribed medication today, I wrapped my finger up, and about two to three hours la...

181837 Paronychia and Granuloma Hello Dr. Wu, thank you for your response. I am referring to case #181837 regarding paronychia and granulation tissue. Due to poor results from cryotherapy, the doctor later surgically excised the granulation tissue, but during the procedure, silve...

Paronychia and Granuloma Hello Doctor, I have paronychia on my ring finger, and there is granulation tissue growing nearby, along with redness and swelling. At the first clinic, they performed cryotherapy on the granulation tissue. Four days later, I visited a second clinic, and ...

Nail injury Hello Dr. Lee: I stubbed my big toe on a door threshold, causing the entire nail to lift and become misaligned, with only a small part at the base still attached. I went to the emergency room, where the doctor realigned the nail, applied medication, and bandaged it. H...

Swelling and redness of the big toe? Is it necessary to remove the nail for paronychia? How can I reduce the swelling near the nail on my thumb? Thank you.

Nail lifting Hello, Dr. Wu: I stubbed my big toe on a door threshold, causing the nail to lift and become misaligned, with only the base still attached. I went to the emergency room, where the doctor realigned the nail, applied medication, and bandaged it. However, the next day, ...

Questions about chronic paronychia? Hello Doctor, I have recently sought medical attention due to recurrent redness and swelling on both sides of my big toes. After multiple visits, the doctor finally diagnosed me with chronic paronychia and impending onychomycosis. Could you ple...

Could this be paronychia? What is the usual treatment for it? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition (as shown in the image https://ppt.cc/fng2Fx). Is this paronychia? It seems to be caused by my cleaning the nail grooves and cutting my nails too much. It has been l...

Pain under the fingernail? Hello Doctor: I have pain in the area just below the nail of my ring finger, near the tip. The external appearance of my finger shows only a slight redness under the nail bed, with no swelling or pus. However, the redness is very subtle and can only be ...

Paronychia issues? Can I ask if the symptoms of paronychia only require antibiotics and topical medications? Is it acceptable to clean the wound with tap water before applying the medication? If not, is there a better cleaning method you can suggest? Also, can the symptoms of par...

Pain when pressing on the nail? I am experiencing pain when pressing near the lunula of my left thumb nail. I consulted two dermatologists over the past two weeks, and both initially diagnosed it as paronychia, stating that it would recover within ten days and prescribed antibiot...