Paronychia is an infection of the skin around a fingernail or toenail. The infected area can get swollen, red, and painful. Sometimes a pus-filled blister may form.
Most of the time, paronychia is no big deal and can be treated at home.
Blend one part of white vinegar with two parts of warm water. Soak the infected nail in this solution for 10 to 15 minutes.
Wash and dry thoroughly. Repeat this procedure twice daily, till the fungus is gone.
Take a bucket of hot water. Add 2 tbsp of salt to it. Mix it well. Soak your toenails and fingernails in it for 15-20 minutes. Repeat this process 2-3 times a day.
Take some betel leaves.
Grind them to make a paste. Apply this paste to the affected area. Tie a clean and dry cotton cloth around the affected area. Repeat this procedure daily for a week.
1. Lemon used as best paronychia home treatment. It will quickly help you reduce your pain effectively.
2. Take a glass of warm water and squeeze some drops of lemon juice in it Mix it well with a spoon and dip your swollen hand finger as well as feet.
3. Using Mustard oil and lemon is another excellent natural home remedy that can help in removing the infection, Soak your fingers in oil for at least fifteen minutes per day.
Above mentioned home remedies may take few weeks to treat paronychia so be patient. They are inexpensive and readily available.
If none of those mentioned above remedies helps you, please consult your doctor immediately. Remember, if it is not treated timely it may result in complete or partial loss of the nail.
Note : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not.
Ch Narmada Naveen Kumar |