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10 lut 2023 · Paronychia is an infection that causes redness and swelling around the edges of a nail bed.
30 cze 2023 · Terry's nails. In the condition called Terry's nails, most of the fingernail looks white except for a narrow red or pink band at the top. Terry's nails sometimes develops because of aging. But in other cases, it may be a symptom of a serious medical condition, such as liver problems, congestive heart failure or diabetes.
1 lip 2024 · Paronychia is a skin infection around a fingernail or toenail. Symptoms include inflammation, swelling, pain, and discomfort. Biting or chewing the nails is a common cause.
A paronychia may start as redness and swelling around the nail. It is most often very sore to the touch and, at times, may be a yellow-green color, indicating that a collection of pus has formed under the skin (called an abscess) of the toenail or fingernail.
8 maj 2024 · A unique form of acute paronychia is herpetic whitlow, a blistering infection of the fingertip caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) that occurs if the finger comes in contact with an active lesion, typically located around the mouth or genital area.
What causes paronychia? Most commonly, infectious paronychia results from a staph infection. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria cause staph infections. Other bacteria (such as Streptococcus pyogenes) can also cause the infection. Bacteria get into the skin through: Cuts, broken skin or hangnails. Ingrown nails (this happens most often with ingrown ...
5 wrz 2024 · Typically, paronychia begins with pain, swelling and redness around the base or the sides of the nail. Acute paronychia can cause pus-filled pockets (abscesses) to form. Chronic paronychia may cause the cuticle to break down.
