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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is paronychia?
Inflammation of the skin around the nails, commonly caused by bacterial or fungal infections that enter through broken skin (e.g., from hangnails or nail-biting).
Symptoms of paronychia
Pain in my nails
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Swelling of the affected area
Questions your doctor may ask to check for paronychia
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose paronychia
Do you have nail pain?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Is the affected area swollen?
Treatment for paronychia
For simple cases, warm soaks and antibiotic cream or tablets can treat the infection. However, more serious cases may require a small procedure to drain pus from the infection.
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References
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https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/0701/p44.html
Iorizzo M. Tips to treat the 5 most common nail disorders: brittle nails, onycholysis, paronychia, psoriasis, onychomycosis. Dermatol Clin. 2015 Apr;33(2):175-83. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2014.12.001. PMID: 25828710.
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