This image displays redness and swelling around the cuticle of the nail typical of early paronychia. This image displays a collection of pus from an infection (paronychia) in the bottom part of the nail fold.
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Nail Infection, Bacterial (Paronychia)  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Nail Infection, Bacterial (Paronychia): This image displays redness and swelling around the cuticle of the nail typical of early paronychia. Divider line
This image displays redness and swelling around the cuticle of the nail typical of early paronychia.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
For acute paronychia, the doctor may:
  • Puncture and drain the affected area and test for bacteria or viral infection.
  • Prescribe antibiotics for a bacterial infection or an antiviral medication for a herpes infection.
For chronic paronychia, the doctor may:
  • Prescribe a topical steroid.
  • Prescribe a topical antifungal medication.
  • Prescribe an oral antifungal medicine or antibiotics.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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