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Had a 26yo woman in clinic with periungual inflammation, with hypergranulation tissue coming from posterior nail fold. There was also a discharge present. The distal end of the nail was attached but the proximal end of the nail appeared to be loose and moved on palpation.
Pt has been taking antibiotics (several different types) for over two months and has had positive pathology results for several bugs (?? not sure which ones).
She came to see me because the GP had recommended next course of action would be nail removal -which she wanted to avoid.
I agreed with GP's advice as I could see no cause of hypergranulation tissue other than infection, which had not responded to any of the antibiotics administered.
I have seen this previously but it has always responded to antibiotic treatment.
This is the second time the patient has suffered with this problem - nail removal was successful in treating this last time.
She is really concerned about re-occurence. Advised all the usual footwear/hoisery etc.
Should I have tried another course of action?
Any comments would be appreciated.
SRD
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