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Here's another nail infection that we need to be aware of;

PARONYCHIA
-What Is Paronychia? Paronychia (pahr-uh-NIK-ee-uh) is an infection of the skin around a fingernail or toenail. The infected area can become swollen, red, and painful, and a pus-filled blister (abscess) may form. Most of the time, Paronychia is not serious and can be treated at home.

How can it be prevented?
-Avoid damaging the nails or fingertips. Because the nails grow slowly, an injury can last for months. Do not bite or pick the nails. Protect the nails from exposure to detergents and chemicals by using rubber or plastic gloves.

What diseases can be seen through it?
-Most commonly, infectious Paronychia results from a staph infection. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria cause staph infections. Other bacteria (such as Streptococcus pyogenes) can also cause the infection.

On the good side Paronychia is just a infection and not very harmful for us. It can be treated easily by ointment and other medicines.

We are Ya! Nailed it. And our purpose is to spread awareness about diseases that can be seen through our nails. Please take time to read.

Medical name: Clubbing (causing nails to curve down)Clubbing may result from chronic low blood-oxygen levels. This can be seen with cystic fibrosis, congenital cyanotic heart disease, and several other diseases. The tips of the fingers enlarge and the nails become extremely curved from front to back.

POSSIBLE SICKNESS:
Lung cancer
Celiac disease
Cirrhosis of the liver and other liver diseases
Dysentery
Graves disease
Overactive thyroid gland
Other types of cancer, including liver, gastrointestinal, Hodgkin lymphoma

We suggest to consult your doctor if an individual has a clubbing nail.
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