Nail Infection

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Nail Infection

Nail infections range from fungal (onychomycosis) and bacterial (paronychia) to viral (warts) forms. Symptoms include redness, pain, swelling, pus, discoloration, and thickening. Cutis Hospital provides rapid diagnosis, culture and targeted management for infection resolution and nail restoration.

Overview

Onychomycosis—chronic fungal infection—causes yellow, thickened nails. Paronychia—bacterial infection—presents acutely with pain, swelling and pus at the nail fold. Viral warts cause rough outgrowths. Management includes topical and oral antimicrobials, minor surgery and hygiene advice.

Nail infections impact nail health and comfort. At Cutis Hospital, we offer testing, targeted antifungal/antibiotic therapy, and minor procedures to clear infection and prevent lasting damage.

What causes nail infections?

Fungi (dermatophytes/yeasts), bacteria Staph, Strep, Pseudomonas), viruses (warts/HPV , trauma predisposing to secondary infection.

How are nail infections treated?

Topical/oral antifungals (fungal), antibiotics (bacterial), minor procedures (incision/drainage for paronychia, cryotherapy/removal for warts).

Symptoms and Causes

Are there risks?

Spread to surrounding tissues, abscess formation, permanent nail damage, recurrence if not treated fully.

How are nail infections treated?

Mild infection: days–weeks; fungal: requires months for nail regrowth.

Diagnosis and tests

What is recovery time?

Mild infection: days–weeks; fungal: requires months for nail regrowth.

Tests needed?

Fungal culture, bacterial swab, viral PCR for difficult cases.

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Infections cause pain, swelling, discoloration and pus Antimicrobials resolve acute infection Nail regrowth follows treatment in months Early care prevents lasting damage Hygiene and follow-up advised to prevent recurrence