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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Signs and Symptoms
Bacterial nail infection most often affects the proximal nail fold of the fingers and less commonly affects the toes.
  • Acute: The proximal nail fold is red, swollen, painful, and may contain pus. Usually one nail is affected.
  • Chronic: The proximal nail fold is swollen, red, and has no cuticle (the strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail). One or more nails may be affected.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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