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paronychia 
definition
is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, which can occur suddenly, when it is usually due to the bacteria Staph.
pathophysiology
is that any damage to the protective area between the nail and the nail fold would result to the convenient entry of bacteria or fungi to the moist nail crevice.
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signs and syptoms
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changes in nail shape, color, or texture
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prevention
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avoid cutting, pulling or tearing your cuticles
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references
Rerucha CM, Ewing JT, Oppenlander KE, Cowan WC. Acute Hand Infections. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Feb 15;99(4):228-236. [PubMed]
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