Tag: Paronychia

Introducing the nine-finger, toe-curling infection: a painful and pus-filled ordeal.

Paronychia is a painful infection and inflammation of the skin around the fingernails or toenails, caused by Staphylococcus aureus and the herpes virus. If not treated and managed properly, paronychia can lead to dangerous complications. So, what should you do when you have paronychia on your hands or feet?