Cuticle inflammation (paronychia): symptoms and treatment
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What is cuticle infection or paronychia and what can you do about cuticle infection? An inflammation of the fold of skin around a finger or toenail (nail wall) is called paronychia, or cuticle inflammation. The nail wall becomes painful (to the touch) and swells, either suddenly - called acute paronychia - or gradually - called chronic paronychia. This depends on the cause. The condition can - certainly if left untreated - affect one or more nails. The treatment of paronychia consists of medicines and self-care measures. Only rarely is surgical treatment required. In mild cases of cuticle inflammation, a bath with soda several times a day can help.
What is cuticle inflammation?
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Paronychia is the medical term for an inflammation of the cuticle or the wall of the nail of a fingernail or toenail. The nail wall is the skin around the nails and the cuticle is the edge of the skin that connects to the nail. It is a common condition, in which two forms can be distinguished: the acute form that occurs suddenly and the chronic form that develops gradually and often also lasts longer. Chronic paronychia is usually seen in the "ingrown toenail"
Diagnosis and investigation
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History and physical examination
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Cuticle inflammation treatment: ointment and soda
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Bath with soda