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Paronychia
From past few weeks she is suffering from paronychia in index finger.
Also some itchiness on other index finger
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Kindly consult online for personalized treatment with proper pictures
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I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be prescribed
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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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Dr. Roja B Hulihalli
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Ranebennur
Hello 👋
paronychia can be due to secondary to drug, infection, allergy, injury associated pain n swelling.
Detailed examination is needed for further management
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do consult online Dermatologist to get better results
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Dr. Apurva Shindikar
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Please give complete history with photos of affected finger.
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please consult online
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avoid applying any over the counter medicine.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly share photos of the affected areas, you can consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Nandini Teli
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Hello, it could be a infection due to bacterial or a fungal infection and also due to diabetes or some injury
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Consult Dermatologist , do not leave it for long. If it’s not improving, get it drained you may need antibiotic or anti fungal treatment, you can start using a T Bact cream right now
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Check your sugar levels and visit the dermatologist as soon as possible
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Dr. Bhavnish Bansal
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Sangrur
Can you please share proper history and clinical pictures. Need to see whether it is acute or chronic paronychia. And to find out the cause of paronychia
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Kindly consult online for proper guidance
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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