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Nail infection, candidal
A paronychia is an infection around the nail. Many organisms can cause a paronychia. This particular case is caused by the yeast-like organism Candida. Note the inflammation (red, swollen area) at the base of the nail and the changes that are apparent in the nail itself. Update Date:
10/26/2006 Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Nail infection, candidal
Koilonychia
Onycholysis

White nail syndrome
Yellow nail syndrome
Half and half nails

Yellow nails
Brittle nails

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