Paronychia, also known as nail infection, refers to an infection that affects the skin around the nails, both toenails, and fingernails. It is the most common nail problem and is mostly caused by ...

Q: I have had ingrown nails before, but the one I have now is painful, really red and swollen, and is leaking pus. Should I be on antibiotics? A: The nail matrix is the only part of the nail that's ...

You've probably never heard the term "paronychia" before, but you've heard the horror stories. Pus-filled cuticles after a manicure appointment gone wrong. An achy, red toe after being punctured ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 14-day-old female was taken to an urgent care clinic with multiple paronychia, involving a thumb and both ...

Rockwood — Assistant in Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," page 308. Copying failed.

Rockwood — Assistant in Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," page 308.