I think I have developed some kind infection in the fingernail of my left ring finger. The nail itself is not painful or discolored, but the skin along only the left side of the nail is very sore and tender and is red and slightly swollen, especially out closest to the tip of the finger, at the corner of the nail. Neither the right side of the finger nor any other part of the finger is affected whatsoever and the symptoms are not present in any others places on my fingers and hands. Is anybody in here familiar with these types of symptoms? Is this some kind of common nail infection? And most importantly are there any really effective home treatments or remedies I can use to clear up the infection and help avoid a recurrence?

aqua@home

I know sometimes if I have or had a hang-nail it can be tender. My son likes to chew his nails and has an infection as we speak. I am using Fuciden on him right now. It's just an antibiotic ointment. It seems to be working. I don't know about any home remedies. Maybe aloe?

rono

it is nail fungus, i had it too. it needs to get treated with lamasil. if you had this for a while you will need to take it for a couple months.

Guest

i chew my nails constantly and sometimes get infections in the side of my nails. I have one on my thumb right now. The right side was swollen, red and throbbing. It hurts a bit to do but I squeezed it and a good amount of puss came out at the side of the nail where it meets the skin. I did this twice and put some antibiotic ointment on it with a bandage. That seemed to solve the problem.

Guest

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2008chrissy

Paronychia (Nail Infection)

This condition is called Paronychia, which is usually from a bacterial infection. Normal, healthy skin has thousands of bacteria on it but sometimes this bacteria can enter the skin and start to cause problems, as in your condition. I wouldn't suggest a fungus cream unless you doctor diagnoses you with a fungal infection. Your doctor will most likely put you on an antibiotic and lance the swollen patch on your finger and squeeze the "pus" out to alleviate your pain. Soak the finger in warm water 4 times a day. I've also enclosed a picture.

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twilight-freak

that happened to me a few times.....
what i did was get a sterile needle and puncture it and squeeze the puss out of it (the white part bc thats where the puss is)
you have to do this a few times but it gets better really quick
the only problem is poking it is somewhat painfull but its worth it afterward