Paronychia type	Recommendation
All	Avoid trimming cuticles or using cuticle removers
	Improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes
	Provide adequate patient education
Acute	Avoid nail trauma, biting, picking, and manipulation, and finger sucking
	Keep affected areas clean and dry
Chronic	Apply moisturizing lotion after hand washing
	Avoid chronic prolonged exposure to contact irritants and moisture (including detergent and soap)
	Avoid finger sucking
	Keep nails short
	Use rubber gloves, preferably with inner cotton glove or cotton liners