Is chlortetracycline ophthalmic ointment or erythromycin ophthalmic ointment effective for paronychia?
Disease description:
Recently, my nails have been painful. After visiting the hospital for examination, I was diagnosed with paronychia. Are tetracycline eye ointment (e.g., aureomycin) and erythromycin eye ointment effective for treating paronychia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Tetracycline eye ointment and erythromycin eye ointment are generally effective for treating paronychia. Paronychia typically results from bacterial infection following skin injury around the nail, leading to redness, swelling, and pain in the surrounding tissue. Both tetracycline and erythromycin eye ointments possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making them beneficial for treating paronychia. However, these ointments should be used only under the guidance of a physician.
