Paronychia: acute or chronic, what should you do?
Paronychia is inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nail and one of the most common nail disorders. Although different forms may look similar at first, distinguishing acute paronychia from chronic paronychia is essential because their mechanisms and treatment are different.
Practical rule:
Pus or abscess → think acute paronychia.
Loss of the cuticle → think chronic paronychia.
Pus or abscess → think acute paronychia.
Loss of the cuticle → think chronic paronychia.
