r/calmhands • u/Mindless-Analysis146 • 8d 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 7d 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 7d ago

Thank you so much!!