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

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 ...

"It causes an unusual sort of swollen finger appearance where the finger ... Other colours could indicate an infection of the nail itself, or an underlying health condition. Nails are extensions ...

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 ...