Methods Of Treating And Preventing Paronychia

Fluid Drainage

In moderate to severe cases of paronychia, pus will need to be drained from the infected area. As stated in the first slide, sometimes the pus will not appear right away, and the patient will just have pain and redness of the affected area and will need to soak it. This can cause the pus to rise to the surface so it can then be drained.

In some cases, the doctor may be able to lift the eponychium to encourage fluid drainage instead of creating an incision in the skin that would hurt more and take a long time to heal. This is preferred in the case of diabetes patients since they already deal with a painstakingly long heal time due to their condition. If the pus can't be drained like this, the doctor will need to make a cut to drain it. The patient will be given some local anesthesia to alleviate the pain and make it easier for the doctor to maneuver the finger. After the procedure, the patient may be instructed to take pain medication or antibiotics for a few days.

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