Paronychia is an infection of the nails, at the site where the skin meets at the side or the base of the fingernail or toenail. It can occur suddenly when it is usually due to the bacteria Staph. Aureus, or gradually when it is commonly caused by Candida albicans.
Skin rash and redness
Around nails
At toes
At fingers
common
Enlarged toes
With redness
Around nail
With pus
or Enlarged fingers
With redness
Around nail
With pus
common
Pain in toes
Around nail, Tip of toes
or Pain at fingertip(s)
Around nail
common
Pain when touching finger or toe
Around nail
common
Nail fungus infection
common
Painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed
common
Recent nail injury or trauma
or Wearing artificial nails
or Nail biting
or Exposure to toxic chemicals
On fingers
or Diabetes mellitus
Type 1, Type 2
or Overweight or obese
or Excessive sweating
If you have Paronychia, then a visit to a dermatologist is highly recommended.
Contact a
Dermatologist