Paronychia is a superficial infection of the skin around the nails, most commonly caused by staphylococcus bacteria or fungi.
Infection - skin around the nail
Paronychia is a fairly common superficial infection of the skin around the nail. It usually results from injury to the area from biting off or picking a hangnail, or from manipulating, trimming, or pushing back the cuticle.
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