Paronychia (Nail Infection) (cont.)
Medical Author:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Medical Editor:
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEPDr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident. IN THIS ARTICLE
Paronychia Pictures
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 Next Page: 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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