Paronychia can develop when bacteria enter broken skin near the cuticle and nail fold, causing an infection. The cuticle is the skin at the base of the nail. The nail fold is where the skin and nail come …

What Is a Nail Infection (Paronychia)? An infection that develops along the edge of the fingernail or toenail is called a paronychia (pear-ah-NIK-ee-ah). It is the most common hand infection and, if left …

May 25, 2024 · Injury or infection to a finger or fingers is a common problem. Infection can range from mild to potentially serious. Often, these infections start out small and are relatively easy to...

Jul 1, 2024 · Paronychia is an infection in the skin around the nail, which becomes inflamed, swollen, and painful. Learn more about causes, treatments, and preventions.

Oct 18, 2025 · Paronychia is a nail infection that affects the skin around the nail, typically as a result of bacteria. Here’s everything you need to know to treat it fast.

Jun 4, 2024 · Paronychia is a common infection of the skin around the nails of the fingers or toes. It may be acute or chronic. Treatment is not always needed but usually involves antibiotic medicines for …

May 5, 2025 · Paronychia happens when the skin around the nail gets irritated or injured. Germs get into the skin and cause an infection. These germs can be bacteria or a fungus. Often, the skin is injured …

Apr 8, 2024 · When the skin around your fingernails or toenails gets infected, it’s called paronychia. The skin next to the nail is called the nail fold. Most of the time, paronychia is caused by bacteria (usually …

Nov 11, 2025 · Acute paronychia — This usually appears as a sudden, very painful area of swelling, warmth and redness around a fingernail or toenail, usually after an injury to the area. An acute …

Jul 14, 2025 · Acute paronychia usually affects a single finger or toe due to a bacterial infection. Symptoms include redness, swelling, pus, and throbbing pain around your nail. Add salt or saline …