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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Who's At Risk
Acute paronychia may occur at any age but is particularly common in children. Viral paronychia occurs more often in adults and may be seen with genital herpes infection or in people who work in health care.

Chronic paronychia is most common in adult women and those who work in places where their hands are kept moist, such as food handlers.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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