Paronychia (Nail Infection): What Is It, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Paronychia can develop when bacteria enter broken skin near the cuticle and nail fold, causing an infection The cuticle is the skin at the base of the nail The nail fold is where the skin and nail come together Healthcare providers treat paronychia with antibiotics to kill the infection
Paronychia - UpToDate This topic will discuss the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and management of acute and chronic paronychia Ingrown toenails and other nail disorders are discussed separately
Paronychia - Wikipedia Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, often due to bacteria or fungi Its sudden (acute) occurrence is usually due to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus
Paronychia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Paronychia is an infection of the proximal and lateral fingernails and toenails folds, including the tissue that borders the root and sides of the nail This condition can occur spontaneously or following trauma or manipulation Paronychia is among the most common infections of the hand
Paronychia - Family Doctor What is paronychia? Paronychia is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails It usually affects the skin at the base (cuticle) or up the sides of the nail There are two types of paronychia: Acute: comes on suddenly and may not last long; it usually occurs on fingers Chronic: lasts longer and may occur on your fingers or toes
Infected Nail (Paronychia): Treatment, Symptoms Pictures What Is a Nail Infection (Paronychia)? An infection that develops along the edge of the fingernail or toenail is called a paronychia (pear-ah-NIK-ee-ah) It is the most common hand infection and, if left untreated, can progress to a more severe infection of the entire finger or toe
Paronychia - Harvard Health An acute paronychia causes throbbing pain, redness, warmth and swelling in the skin around a nail In some cases, a small collection of pus forms under the skin next to the nail, or underneath the nail itself