Is chlortetracycline eye ointment or erythromycin eye ointment effective for paronychia?
Disease description:
Recently, my nails have been hurting. After a hospital examination, I was diagnosed with paronychia. Can tetracycline ophthalmic ointment and erythromycin ophthalmic ointment be used to treat paronychia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
It is usually effective to use chlortetracycline eye ointment and erythromycin eye ointment for paronychia.
Both ointments have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and can provide certain therapeutic effects for common infections of the tissue surrounding the nail, such as paronychia. Chlortetracycline eye ointment is an upgraded version of erythromycin eye ointment; if there is no allergic reaction, chlortetracycline eye ointment is recommended, as it may offer better results. For more severe cases of paronychia, it is advisable to visit a正规 hospital for appropriate examinations and follow medical advice for targeted medication. Additionally, treatment of paronychia can be combined with other topical or oral medications to achieve improved outcomes. In summary, using chlortetracycline or erythromycin eye ointment under the guidance of a healthcare professional is one of the effective approaches to treating paronychia.
