Acute paronychia
| Acute paronychia | |
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| Term | Acute paronychia |
| Short definition | acute paronychia (uh-KYOOT PAYR-uh-NIH-kee-uh) An infection of the soft tissues around a fingernail or toenail that starts suddenly and can get worse quickly. It's usually caused when bacteria get in through a break in the skin from a hangnail or ingrown toenail, damage to the cuticle (skin at the base of the nail), or injury to the area where the nail and skin meet. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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acute paronychia - (pronounced) (uh-KYOOT PAYR-uh-NIH-kee-uh) An infection of the soft tissues around a fingernail or toenail that starts suddenly and can get worse quickly. It's usually caused when bacteria get in through a break in the skin from a hangnail or ingrown toenail, damage to the cuticle (skin at the base of the nail), or injury to the area where the nail and skin meet. Acute paronychia can also sometimes be caused by treatment with certain drugs used to treat cancer or immune system disorders. Signs and symptoms include pain, tenderness, warmth, redness, and swelling around the nail. Pus can form in the skin around or under the nail. With treatment, acute paronychia usually resolves within 10 days
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