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Paronychia
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Paronychia

Get expert care for your paronychia by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Paronychia visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your paronychia visit

An infected nail fold that's swollen, tender, or filled with pus needs clinical attention. This visit determines whether antibiotics, drainage, or both are the right approach.

The skin around a fingernail or toenail is red, swollen, and increasingly painful

You can see pus or have noticed discharge around the nail

You bite your nails, work with your hands in water, or recently had a manicure

Symptoms have been getting worse over several days rather than improving

You want to know whether oral antibiotics or in-office drainage is needed

You keep getting paronychia and want to understand how to prevent it

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

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“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is paronychia and what causes it?

Paronychia is an infection of the soft tissue surrounding a nail — the nail fold. Acute paronychia is typically bacterial (Staphylococcus aureus) and often follows nail trauma, biting, or manicures. Chronic paronychia persists for more than 6 weeks and is usually fungal or involves repeated moisture and irritant exposure.

Can I treat paronychia at home?

Mild acute paronychia without visible pus may respond to warm water soaks 3–4 times daily. When pus is visible or the infection is spreading, clinical evaluation is needed — drainage and topical or oral antibiotics are typically required. Chronic paronychia requires antifungal treatment and avoiding moisture.

When does paronychia need to be drained?

When a visible abscess (fluctuant pus pocket) is present, incision and drainage is the definitive treatment — antibiotics alone are insufficient when pus has localized. This is a simple in-office procedure with rapid symptom relief.

What can I do to prevent paronychia from recurring?

Avoid nail biting and picking, keep nails trimmed straight, wear gloves for wet work, moisturize dry cuticles, and avoid overly aggressive manicures. People who frequently have wet hands — healthcare workers, dishwashers — are at higher risk and should be particularly careful about nail care.

What side effects are associated with paronychia treatments?

Oral antibiotics (cephalexin, dicloxacillin) may cause GI upset. TMP-SMX is used when MRSA is suspected and carries a sulfa allergy consideration. Topical antifungals for chronic paronychia are very well tolerated. Drainage procedures cause temporary soreness and require basic wound care during healing. Paronychia visit What to expect from a Paronychia visit
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