Symptoms of PARONYCHIA
Symptoms of bacterial paronychia usually come on rather abruptly. There is redness, swelling and pain in the tissues surrounding the fingernail. Occasionally, an abscess may develop, with a small, white lump forming filled with pus. In severe cases, the nail may become detached from the nail bed. The nail may appear distorted or deformed. Fungal paronychia usually develops over a longer time. Similar symptoms may occur, but there is generally not so much pain, swelling or redness. Secondary bacterial infections may develop in someone that has a fungal paronychia.
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