Paronychia Symptoms, Causes and More
Article Sources
- 1. Leggit, Jeffrey C. 'Acute and Chronic Paronychia.' American Family Physician, 1 July 2017, www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0701/p44.html
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When To Seek Medical Help
People can usually manage paronychia at home. If the symptoms don't improve after a few days or spread further up the nail, it's important to see a health practitioner.
This is particularly important if someone has a compromised immune system or is diabetic. While rare, paronychia can lead to a more serious skin infection known as cellulitis. In the cases of paronychia alongside suspected ingrowing toenails, these may require a local anesthetic to manage successfully.
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