Superficial inflammation of the lateral and posterior nail folds surrounding the fingernail or toenail
Acute: characterized by pain, erythema, and swelling lasting less than 6 weeks; ...
Localized pain or tenderness, swelling, and erythema of posterior or lateral nail folds
Acute: fairly rapid onset (2–5 days after trauma)
Chronic: at least 6 weeks’ duration
Previous tra...
Acute: warm compresses/soaks, elevation, splint protection if pain severe
Abscesses should be drained
Consider digital block anesthesia. Then, insert nail elevator or hypodermi...
Acute: Postdrainage care consists of warm soaks or soaking with Burow solution or acetic acid BID–TID × 2 to 3 days unless Swiss roll technique used (1)[C].
Chroni...
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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.
For chronic paronychia, topical steroid is first-line treatment. Consider other differentials in...
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