Paronychia (Nail Infection)
Medical Author:
Christina L Kukula, DO
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Scott D Fell, DO, FAAEM
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Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Quinn, MD
Paronychia (Nail Infection) OverviewAn 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. Viewer Comments & ReviewsParonychia (Nail Infection) - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment has been effective for your paronychia (nail infection)? |
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A paronychia is a superficial infection of epithelium lateral to the nail plate.
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