However, cutting or biting into the portion of the cuticle -- containing living or dead cells -- that's protecting the developing nail plate can cause paronychia, an infection around the base of the nail fold. Paronychia may manifest itself in symptoms such as pain, swollen and reddish ...
Acute paronychia usually goes away after a few days of warm water soaks. After soaking the infected nail, apply an antibacterial ointment or petroleum jelly to the wound if the skin is broken. Then, carefully apply a bandage over the affected area. If your symptoms do not subside within 5...
Is it an infected cuticle? Do I have to go to the doctor? ByApunkin— On May 24, 2011 My daughter developed a toenail infection after getting a pedicure at a nail salon. It started as inflammation of the cuticle where it had been trimmed by the pedicurist. It then spread to under ...