Superficial inflammation of the lateral and posterior folds of skin surrounding the fingernail or toenail
Acute: characterized by pain, erythema, and swelling; usually a bacterial inf...
Localized pain or tenderness, swelling, and erythema of posterior or lateral nail folds
Acute: fairly rapid onset
Chronic: at least 6 weeks’ duration
Previous trauma (bitten nails, ingro...
Acute: warm compresses/soaks, elevation, splint protection if pain severe
Abscesses should be opened to promote drainage.
Insert nail elevator or hypodermic needle at junction ...
Acute: Postdrainage care consists of warm soaks or soaking with Burow solution or acetic acid BID–TID for 2 to 3 days unless Swiss roll technique used (1)[C].
Chro...
Chiriac A, Brzezinski P, Foia L, et al. Chloronychia: green nail syndrome caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in elderly persons. Clin Interv Aging. 2015;10:265–267. [View Abstra...
L03.019 Cellulitis of unspecified finger
L03.039 Cellulitis of unspecified toe
L03.011 Cellulitis of right finger
L03.012 Cellulitis of left finger
L03.031 Cellulitis of right toe
L03.032 Cellul...
Consider tetanus booster when indicated.
Consider incision and drainage when appropriate. Send culture.
For chronic paronychia, topical steroid is first-line treatment. Consider other di...
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