What are the treatment methods for paronychia?

The main treatments for paronychia (nail fold inflammation) include the following: 1. **Medication**: In the early stages, topical antibiotics such as erythromycin ointment or fusidic acid cream can be applied externally. Oral antibiotics such as cephalexin capsules or amoxicillin capsules may also be taken to control infection. 2. **Physical Therapy**: If the condition is severe, treatments such as laser therapy or ultrashort wave therapy may be selected to aid recovery in later stages. 3. **Surgical Treatment**: For advanced paronychia with abscess formation, surgical options such as incision and drainage or matrixectomy may be performed to rapidly alleviate symptoms. Infrared therapy may also be used in the early stages to relieve pain and prevent infection. 4. **Precautions**: During treatment, patients should maintain good personal hygiene, avoid washing the affected area with irritating soap, and keep the affected area clean and dry to promote recovery.