Homeopathy Medicine for Paronychia

When bacteria or fungi penetrate the skin, they cause a skin infection called paronychia, which appears around the nail.

Paronychia can be brought on by biting or chewing the nails, but it is more typical in jobs that require a lot of chemical or moisture exposure on the hands.

This article will discuss the causes and treatments of the infection. Most cases of paronychia are not severe, and there are several efficient treatments.

The bottom or sides of the nail are where it usually starts to form.

Around the nail, this skin infection results in swelling, pain, and inflammation; pus-filled abscesses can also develop.

Types:

• Acute paronychiaThe infection usually does not penetrate deeply into the finger, and symptoms usually become noticeable over the course of several hours or days.
• Chronic paronychiaIt develops more slowly and can become more serious when symptoms last for at least six weeks. Chronic paronychia frequently affects multiple digits at once.

It is simple to treat paronychia, which can happen at any age.

A person should see their doctor if this occurs because the infection may, in rare instances, spread to the rest of the finger or toe.

Symptoms

Others directly affect the nail itself, while some paronychia symptoms are similar to those of various skin infections.

Paronychia symptoms include:

• the vicinity of the nail may swell, be tender, or be red.
• puss-filled abscesses
• hardening of the nail
• a nail that has been bent or damaged
• nail coming away from nailbed

Causes

Infection can result from biting the skin near the nails or the nails themselves.

When the skin around the nail is damaged, it becomes vulnerable to infection because it lets germs in.

Paronychia can be brought on by fungi or bacteria, and typical offenders areStaphylococcus aureusandStreptococcus pyogenesbacteria.

Skin deterioration around a nail is frequently brought on by:

• nails being bit or chewed
• excessively short nail trimming
• manicures
• excessive moisture exposure of the hands, frequent finger sucking
• ingrown nails

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

Apis Mellifica– With Marked Redness, Swelling and Pain

This medication is frequently used for cases of severe pain that surrounds the nail and is accompanied by redness and swelling. In these situations, the pain can be burning, stinging, or throbbing and is oftentimes felt from the finger up to the arm.

Hepar Sulph – When Pus Forms around Nail

When pus accumulates around the nail, Hepar Sulph is effective. The skin over the affected area is inflamed, hot, and swollen, and the pus that exudes is unpleasant and may even be blood stained.

Nitric Acid – With Splinter-like Sensation around Nail

This medication is recommended when the area around the nail feels like it has glass in it, there is a splinter-like sensation, the nails are discolored and yellow, and they may crumble. Ingrown toenails are another common condition that calls for this medication.

Silicea – For Cases with Pus-filled Eruptions and Yellow, Damaged Nails

In cases where this medication is needed, thin watery pus may discharge from eruptions or brownish pus may flow out; the pus smells bad and can cause lancinating pains; along with this, nails may be yellow and brittle; they may also be rough and crippled; hang-nails or ingrown nails may also be present.

Myrsitica – To Hasten the Recovery where Pus has Formed

People who need it have pus collected around their nails, as well as pain and swelling in this area, as well as pain in their fingernails. This medication is made from the plant Myristica sebifera, which is a member of the myristicaceae family. It is a great medicine for cases where the infection has been quickly resolved and pus has formed around the nails.

Ledum Pal – When it Occurs from Splinter or Some External Injury

It is well indicated when paronychia results from splinters or it follows some external injury around the nail or a puncture wound like with a prick from a needle. Relief may be found by applying cold around the nail where it is required. This medication is made from the plant Ledum Palustre, also known as wild rosemary and marsh cistus, which is a member of the ericaceae family.

Dioscorea – In Early Stage with Pain

Dioscorea Villosa, also known as wild yam, is a plant in the dioscoreaceae family that is used to make this medication. It is effective for treating early-stage pain and is prepared from the fresh roots of this plant.

Natrum Sulph – When Blister Filled with Water Appears

When water-filled blisters appear on the skin close to the nail and are red, painful, and swollen in a noticeable way, as well as having the potential to form pus around the nail’s root, Natrum Sulph is an effective treatment.

Sulphur – With Stitching and Throbbing Pain

In cases where pus forms around the nail, it is also indicated when pus gets under the nail and the nail comes out. When a new nail forms, it is yellow, thick, and out of shape, and it is painful to touch. The nail is also stitching and throbbing in the skin area surrounding the nail. The throbbing pain may worsen at times. This affected skin area may also be swollen.

Natrum Mur – When it Arises from Hangnails

When hangnails cause paronychia, the skin around the nails becomes dry, cracked, and torn; in many cases where it is necessary, blisters with watery fluid can also be present. In these cases, Natrum Mur is prominently indicated.