r/calmhands • u/Mindless-Analysis146 • 7d ago

Paronychia recovery

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Hi guys, I had paronychia about last week and had to take antibiotic for full week. My finger looks almost back to normal, but side of my nail still looks funky. Is this normal? It doesnt hurt :(

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u/generallyintoit 6d ago

if it's dead skin, just leave it alone. moisturize it and it will eventually fall off. the doctor who prescribed antibiotics, can you send them this picture? or send to their PA or something?

you can soak your hand in warm water and then use a heavy moisturizer. healthy skin will grow in under it, and the dead skin will fall away on its own because the hands move so much. you can try to lightly exfoliate it away with like, a sugar scrub. butt the key is not to disturb the healthy tissue underneath.

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u/Mindless-Analysis146 6d ago

Thank you so much!!

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u/MythicMurloc 7d ago

It looks normal to me. I'd be careful with cutting anything but you can try some creams with urea in it to see if you can make it smaller. If it's not a growth like a wart, you can try gently snipping it off with cuticle clippers.