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Paronychia

What is the Prognosis?

What is the usual  course?

What is the time to return to moderate activity?

What is the time to return to full activity?

Will a NSAID (i.e. Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleeve, Motrin,  etc.) help?

Will I need therapy?

What is the chance I need surgery?

What are the reasons I should seek a surgical evaluation?

Good

Warm soaks 3 to 5 times/day. Keep nail clean/dry. May need office procedure to drain the infection.

1 month

1-3 months

Yes

No

Low

If infection persists or spreads beyond finger

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