Paronychia

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Paronychia, from Greek: παρωνυχία from para, around and onukh-, nail, is disease usually from nail, often-tender bacterial or fungal infection of the hand or foot, where the nail and skin meet at the side or the base of a finger or toenail. The infection can start suddenly (acute paronychia) or gradually (chronic paronychia).Paronychia is not a whitlow or felon.

The skin typically presents as red and hot. These infections can be painful.

Pus is usually present, along with gradual thickening and browning discoloration of the nail plate.

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