Paronychia
Paronychia is a condition characterized by swelling around the toenail or fingernail. It may lead to skin redness or extreme pain. Anyone may have paronychia. It tends to occur when you have a cut too close to the nail or when you participate in activities that make the hands wet and cold. Some possible causes include dermatitis, bacteria, or fungi. To ease the pain, you may soak your fingernail in warm water for 10 to 20 minutes each time. Also, try to keep your hands always warm, dry, and clean to ease chronic paronychia. When paronychia becomes worse, the doctor may prescribe antifungals, steroids, antibiotics, or other medical treatments, such as nail removal or drainage. [5]
