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Inflammation of the folds of skin that surround a nail.
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When was Paronychia ahartii created?
Paronychia ahartii was created in 1985.
What is the medical term meaning acute infection of the fold of skin at the margin of a nail?
A paronychia is an infection around the nail.
What it the medical term for hangnail?
Paronychia
Is untreated paronychia of the fingers contagious?
No
A fungal infection of the nail is called?
paronychia
What is the medical term meaning diseased state around the nails?
Something which pertains to the area around the fingernails or the toenails is said to be "periungual". Several different diseases can be periungual, the most common of which is probably paronychia, which is a periungual infection.
Is sulfamethoxazole-tmp sus hit good for paronychia?
It is a powerful antibotic.
What is the term meaning the cuticle surrounding a fingernail?
The cuticle surrounding the fingernail is the paronychia.
Should you go to A and E if you have paronychia?
No your GP or practice nurse will advise the best treatment for your nail abnormalities.
Why is the skin next to a hangnail I have green?
Bacterial infection probably setting in, causing a paronychia. See your healthcare provider.
What is swelling and infection of soft tissue around in a nail?
Paronychia is swelling and infection of soft tissue around a nail.
What is the medical term meaning acute infection of the fold of skin around a nail?
The medical term is paronychia. It is typically characterized by redness, swelling, and pain around the nail fold, and can be caused by bacterial or fungal infections. Treatment usually involves warm water soaks, antibiotics, and in some cases, incision and drainage.
