Methods Of Treating And Preventing Paronychia

Avoid Excessive Exposure To Water

Most cases of chronic paronychia are due to the yeast Candida. Yeast thrives in warm and moist environments so if an individual constantly has their hands and feet in water all the time, it can increase their risk of developing paronychia. Individuals with certain jobs are at risk. For example, dishwashers constantly have their hands in water, and to make it worse, it's dirty dishwater. Individuals who work at a car wash are in the same predicament. People with these types of jobs have no choice but to be exposed to water all the time, but they can decrease their chances of developing paronychia by drying their hands as much as possible between jobs and by using hand sanitizer a lot.