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Paronychia refers to the inflammation of the tissue which immediately surrounds the nail and can be acute or chronic. AP is most commonly bacterial in origin and presents as sudden onset redness, edema and pain with/without the formation of a frank abscess, along the LNF and/or PNF, commonly involving a single digit.
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Chronic paronychia - Usually caused by mechanical or...
- Paronychia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
1 lip 2017 · Chronic paronychia is characterized by symptoms of at least six weeks' duration and represents an irritant dermatitis to the breached nail barrier. Common irritants...
Acute paronychia can spread to cause a serious hand infection and may involve underlying tendons (infectious tendonitis). The main complication of chronic paronychia is nail dystrophy . It is often associated with distorted, ridged nail plates.
7 sie 2023 · Chronic paronychia - Usually caused by mechanical or chemical factors and sometimes infectious etiology like a fungal infection, especially Candida species. Risk factors include occupation (dishwasher, bartender, housekeeper), certain medications, and immunosuppression (diabetes, HIV, malignancy).
25 paź 2023 · This topic will discuss the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and management of acute and chronic paronychia. Ingrown toenails and other nail disorders are discussed separately.
Chronic paronychia is characterized by symptoms of at least six weeks’ duration and represents an irritant dermatitis to the breached nail barrier. Common irritants include acids,...
15 mar 2001 · Clinically, paronychia presents as an acute or a chronic condition. It is a localized, superficial infection or abscess of the paronychial tissues of the hands or, less commonly, the feet.
