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Paronychia

Paronychia: Introduction

Paronychia: Skin infection of a nail. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Paronychia is available below.

Symptoms of Paronychia

• Nail infection
• Toenail infection
  • Red toenail skin
  • Swollen toenail skin
  • Painful toenail skin
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Paronychia

• Topical antifungals
• Topical antibiotics
• Drainage of pus
• Keep fingers dry
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Paronychia: Related Patient Stories

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Causes of Paronychia

• Candida albicans
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Herpes virus 2
• Herpes simplex
• Staphylococcus aureus
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Misdiagnosis and Paronychia

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Latest Treatments for Paronychia

• Warm compresses
• Vinegar soaks
• Elevation
• Dicloxacillin
• Cloxacillin
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Paronychia: Broader Related Topics

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Definitions of Paronychia:

An inflammatory reaction involving the folds of the skin surrounding the fingernail. It is characterized by acute or chronic purulent, tender, and painful swellings of the tissues around the nail, caused by an abscess of the nail fold. The pathogenic yeast causing paronychia is most frequently Candida albicans. Saprophytic fungi may also be involved. The causative bacteria are usually Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or Streptococcus. (Andrews' Diseases of the Skin, 8th ed, p271) - (Source - Diseases Database)

Infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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