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Paronychia

Anne Dulski  1 , Christopher W. Edwards  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Paronychia

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Paronychia is an infection of the proximal and lateral fingernails and toenails folds, including the tissue that borders the root and sides of the nail. This condition can occur spontaneously or following trauma or manipulation. Paronychia is among the most common infections of the hand. Paronychia results from the disruption of the protective barrier between the nail and the nail fold, introducing bacteria and predisposing the area to infection. Acute paronychia is usually limited to one nail; however, if drug-induced, it can involve many nails.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Anne Dulski declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Christopher Edwards declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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