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  5. I had Acute Paronychia recently, and its mostly healed. The swelling has gone down, and I managed to drain a lot of pus from the abscess. Im just a bit worried because I peeled some dry skin around the area, and theres still a slight bump. Is that normal?"

I had Acute Paronychia recently, and its mostly healed. The swelling has gone down, and I managed to drain a lot of pus from the abscess. Im just a bit worried because I peeled some dry skin around the area, and theres still a slight bump. Is that normal?"

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I had Acute Paronychia recently, and its mostly healed. The swelling has gone down, and I managed to drain a lot of pus from the abscess. Im just a bit worried because I peeled some dry skin around the area, and theres still a slight bump. Is that normal?"

Probable diagnosis is fungal infection , candid cream for local application, once daily for 2 weeks is advised, also tab levocetrizine 10 mg at bedtime for 7 days is advised, if any allergic reactions dermat opinion is advised.

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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