Paronychia is a skin infection that develops around the nail. It occurs when bacteria or fungi get under the skin. Paronychia can result from biting or chewing the nails, but it is more common when ...

This type of bacterial or fungal infection can develop due to biting, picking at the nails, injury, or trauma. You may notice a small white pimple at first, but it can lead to a swollen, painful ...

In the case of a severely infected great-toe paronychia, does it matter whether or not you start antibiotics before you perform partial nail removal? —Gregory H. Tuttle, MD, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Five months ago, a teenager suffered an injured cuticle while trimming his toenail. Bacitracin and alcohol (recommended by a physician friend of the family) was unsuccessful. The lesion oozes and ...

If you notice that your child has pain or swelling around their fingernails, they might have a fingernail infection. Fingernail infection in children is a common hand infection that can usually be ...

Home remedies for paronychia, or an infected nail, include soaking in warm water and applying lemon and salt. In some cases, medical treatment may be necessary. Paronychia is a bacterial or fungal ...