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
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Synonyms and Keywordsfinger infection, finger tip infection, toe infection, nail infection, fingernail infection, toenail infection, abscess, cellulitis, paronychia 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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