Nov 11, 2025 · Acute paronychia — This usually appears as a sudden, very painful area of swelling, warmth and redness around a fingernail or toenail, usually after an injury to the area. …

Paronychia can develop when bacteria enter broken skin near the cuticle and nail fold, causing an infection. The cuticle is the skin at the base of the nail. The nail fold is where the skin and nail …

Paronychia is the inflammation of the skin around a finger or toenail. It can be acute or chronic and is usually due to a bacterial infection, however viral pathogens may also be implicated.

Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, often due to bacteria or fungi. Its sudden (acute) occurrence is usually due to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.

Oct 24, 2025 · This topic will discuss the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and management of acute and chronic paronychia. Ingrown toenails and other nail disorders are discussed …

Feb 4, 2025 · Initial symptoms of acute paronychia include a warm, red, and swollen area on the skin around the fingernails or toenails. If left untreated, the infection can progress to an …

Paronychia is infection of the periungual tissues. Acute paronychia causes redness, warmth, and pain in the nail folds. Diagnosis is based on clinical examination. Incision and drainage is an …