skin disorders
Chronic Paronychia
Treatment of Chronic Paronychia
Avoiding excessive exposure to water Corticosteroids ortacrolimus Sometimes corticosteroid injections into the nail fold Sometimes antifungal drugs Sometimes surgery Keeping the hands dry and protected can help the cuticle re-form and close the space between the nail fold and nail plate. Gloves or barrier creams are used if water contact is necessary. Corticosteroid creams applied to the nail may be helpful. Corticosteroids may also be injected into the nail fold.Tacrolimuscream may also be given. Antifungal drugs (such asfluconazoletaken by mouth) are given only if people are at risk of being colonized byCandida. Surgery on the nail fold may be needed for people who have a severe disorder or whose disorder is hard to treat with other methods. 