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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Paronychia CausesParonychias are most often caused by common skin bacteria entering the skin around the nail that has been damaged by trauma, such as nail biting, finger sucking, dishwashing, or chemical irritants. Fungus also can be a cause of paronychia formation, especially in people with recurrent infection. 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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