Paronychia, Acute

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Description

General Measures

Medicine Treatment

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ICD 10 code: L 03.0

DESCRIPTION

• Small subcutaneous collection of pus under the nailfold
• Often associated with cutting nails too short, or nail biting

GENERAL MEASURES

• Avoid cutting finger nails too short
• Avoid nail biting

MEDICINE TREATMENT

• Drain abscess by puncture or incision

Adults

• Flucloxacillin, oral, 500 mg 6 hourly for 5 days

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Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2020-2024_Version 1.0_07 November 2024

Chapter 5: Skin Conditions_5.6.1. Paronychia, Acute