What is PARONYCHIA? It's a nail infection! | Solve Paronychia with Julia Ro, PA-C

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Ever heard of a Paronychia? It’s when the skin around the fingernail or toenail is infected. It usually affects the skin at the base (cuticle) or up the sides of the nail. It's caused by injury or irritation, such as a hangnail, cuticle damage, or continually wet hands. Learn what you can do to heal this, in this interview with Julia Ro, PA-C.

Julia Ro, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant licensed to practice medicine in New York and Georgia. Julia enjoys working with patients of all ages for treatment of various dermatological conditions including, but not limited to, acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, skin infections, pigmentation changes, and skin cancer screenings. She has also been expertly trained in and offers cosmetic fillers and injectables, as well as cosmetic dermatology.

[OriginalSirSpeaksAlot]

I should have never taken off that hang nail. Why do I do this to myself

[personafanatic]

had these a few times and one of them was because part of the nail was still caught in the sore and once it was removed, it healed by the next day. no meds and only minimal pain. then i got another and have been certain it was the same but there isn't a nail, just a lot of pus and hurts like hell but once the pus drained, it isn't as bad. certainly seems to help more than the antibiotic an urgent care doc gave me which has only made me nauseous and my sunlight sensitivity worse than it was previously. i would wish this pain on my enemies for every damn finger and toe tbh hurts much

[trish]

It would help if you suggested which type of topical treatment to use.

[angiejones]

I usually poke it with a needle to drain it. It's usually fine afterward.it doesn't hurt. Feels better. I hate that pain. I never thought to go see a doctor. It's like such a little thing.

[JayJoJonny]

I had this and went to Urgent Care because it was so painful, I could not sleep.
Dr prescribed antibiotic:
Also recommend soaking in hot water for 15 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day.
He did lance it a the urgent care center.

They are common, usually caused by bacteria getting under the cuticle and causing infection.
I'm almost 70 and never had one of these.
While at the urgent care, he lanced and drained it as well.

With above steps, immediate pain relief within 24 hours.
Healed within about 3 to 4 days after.

I never had a hang nail or any trauma,
It just suddenly emerged and progressively became more painful until I knew I had to seek
professional help.

[MadChristoph]

This happens all the time when I'm trimming my nails

[siya.abc]

I trimmed my nails 2 days ago and I have this now

[aimeelouvier-sutton]

What's the otc medicine??!! This is super painful😭😭

[narei]

TRY THIS!!! I suffered for 2 years with paronychia & couldn't even wear closed-toed shoes!!! On 11/27/23 I began diligently applying tea tree oil, ONLY, 3 times a day to the extremely tender area around my toenails. After only a week, the pain was greatly reduced. Today, 12/8/23, I am completely healed! I MUST add, however, that I also have been sleeping with John Hagee Healing Scriptures playing all night & I've been declaring them over myself during the daytime. Hallelujah, I am healed, in Jesus'/Yeshua's name❣❣❣God is SO good❤

[RodiatAyoni]

What type of drug can I use

Urgent please

[dannyharris]

Has these twice bedore, ages ago tho. Never hurt, was just there. Each time I cut it off with nail clippers.

the skin is really soft making it easy to snip.

[gamerchu]

I have a question I’m 15 and my parents have always put my finger in salt water and squeeze to force the puss out and allow the water get into the infected area and disinfect it is this a good way of treating it?

[raywalteroutdoors]

I bit my cuticles 5 months ago. I didn't know I did it. Since then it's been fun trying to grow it back. It comes in black then peels off. I guess it's time to talk to my Dr.

[itmaslanka]

Hey thanks for nothing ! We come here so we don’t have to pay $35 to the doctor !

[camayhiahughes]

Happens every time I go to the nail salon

[cameronvincent]

Do I need prescription or I can just get it a pharmacy

[WizzieCharles]

I’m dealing with one right now it very painful in I don’t know wat to do 😢

[MysteryGrey]

You're way too nice to be a dermatologist 😊

[HerbertAtkinson]

Wonder if putting my finger in very warm water would help this redness & swelling make it heal faster?

[jennycurtis]

Since my husband went low carb-carnivore, no more paronychia and no more mouth canker sores😊