Paronychia (Nail Infection) (cont.)
Medical Author:
Christina L Kukula, DO
Coauthor:
Scott D Fell, DO, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Quinn, MD
IN THIS ARTICLE
MultimediaMedia file 1: A moderate paronychia. Swelling and redness around the edge of the nail is caused by a large pus collection under the skin.
Media type: Photo Media file 2: Another view of the same paronychia. The majority of the swelling and redness can be seen on the right side of this picture. 
Media type: Photo Media file 3: A scalpel (knife) is inserted under the skin at the edge of nail to open the pus pocket and drain it to relieve the pressure and treat the infection. 
Media type: Photo Media file 4: A closer view of the scalpel used to open the infected area. 
Media type: Photo Media file 5: The doctor pushes on the swollen area to get the pus out after the incision was made with the scalpel. 
Media type: Photo 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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