This image displays redness and swelling around the cuticle of the nail typical of early paronychia. This image displays a collection of pus from an infection (paronychia) in the bottom part of the nail fold.
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Nail Infection, Bacterial (Paronychia)  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Nail Infection, Bacterial (Paronychia): This image displays redness and swelling around the cuticle of the nail typical of early paronychia. Divider line
This image displays redness and swelling around the cuticle of the nail typical of early paronychia.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.263-264, 1072. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.660, 2590. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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