Paronychia is a type of nail infection, most commonly caused by the ... Paronychia can be diagnosed by physical examination ...

A doctor has issued a serious warning to anyone who bites their nails after one woman contracted a ‘deadly infection’.

In addition to pain, nail infections tend to cause swelling and redness or discoloration of the finger, especially around the cuticle. Nail infections may also cause the nail to thicken ...

A 23-year-old woman has revealed how a common act landed her in the emergency room, labeling it “traumatizing.” ...

The infection is only in the nail fold and doesn't extend deeper inside the finger or toe. The symptoms go away with treatment and last less than six weeks. The symptoms of chronic paronychia ...

Prolonged finger-sucking also can cause minor physical problems like chapped skin, calluses, and fingernail infections. In Michael's case, the second finger on his right hand became shriveled up ...

Nails can even signal complications as severe as an infection of the heart valves ... Splinter hemorrhages will occur only on the injured finger, thumb, or toe. They do not require treatment ...

A 23-year-old woman has revealed how a common act landed her in the emergency department, labelling it “traumatising”. Gabi ...