#paronychia

Paronychia

Inflammation of skin surrounding a nail

Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, which can manifest suddenly, often due to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, or gradually, typically caused by the fungus Candida albicans. The term originates from Greek παρά (para) 'around' and ὄνυξ (onyx) 'nail'.

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