Anatomy of the physiological nail organ. Pay attention to the healthy, final cuticle which is important for the function.
chronic paronychia: existing for months (physiological growth of the fingernail about 0.10 to 0.12 mm per day), slightly painful paronychia with growth disturbances of the nails. nail fold (encircled) reddened and swollen. moderate pain under pressure. from time to time a purulent secretion empties under pressure. cuticles completely missing.
chronic paronychia: paronychia existing for months, with massive onychodystrophy. only slight painfulness. candida albicans was detected several times.
chronic paronychia: moderately painful paronychia existing for months. nail fold reddened and swollen. from time to time a purulent secretion empties under pressure. cuticles completely missing.
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