A paronychia is an infection around the nail. Many organisms can
cause a paronychia. This particular case is caused by the
yeast-like organism Candida. Note the inflammation (red, swollen
area) at the base of the nail and the changes that are apparent in
the nail itself.
Review Date: 05/13/2011
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease,
Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
