Paronychia is infection surrounding the nail is caused from biting a hang nail. Bacteria in the saliva causes this to spring up suddenly. This client saw a Dr and was given antibiotics for 10 days. Soaking the finger in hot water 2-3 times a day helps to relieve the swelling and pain. -SPAthena Advanced Nail & Diabetic Wellness
According to MedicinePlus, Paronychia is fairly common. This infection can happen for a number of reasons, but the most common is from biting or picking the skin around the cuticle, or sides of the nail, especially with hang nails. The picture to the left was taken by a colleague of mine Athena Elliot. She is a medical nail technician, and this was one of her clients.
As Athena said, the bacteria in the saliva causes this when you bite or chew your cuticles!
"Bacteria causes the condition to occur suddenly. If all or part of the infection is due to a fungus, it tends to occur more slowly. Complications are rare, but may include:
- Bacterial paronychia is caused by bacteria.
- Candidal paronychia is caused by a specific type of yeast.
- Fungal paronychia is caused by a fungus.
As Athena said, the bacteria in the saliva causes this when you bite or chew your cuticles!
"Bacteria causes the condition to occur suddenly. If all or part of the infection is due to a fungus, it tends to occur more slowly. Complications are rare, but may include:
- Abscess
- Permanent changes in the shape of the nail
- Spread of infection to tendons, bones, or bloodstream " - MedicinePlus
"Update: Client went back to the Dr because her finger continued to swell. The pressure was unbearable. She received 3 shots to the base of the thumb before they made 2 incisions. She is no longer in pain and on her way to recovery. Tough lesson to learn from biting of a little bit of skin around your cuticle." - Athena
Think twice the next time your fingers end up in your mouth! This could happen to you.
To prevent dry cuticles, and annoying hang nails, use a good quality cuticle oil DAILY. I recommend Famous Names Dadi Oil. If you want some, shoot me an email, and I can get it sent out for you. Another really good thing for your hands is getting manicures regularly (weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly.) This will help your hands and cuticles stay hydrated, and your nails in tip top shape. Call or text me for your appointment today! You can also book online. Click here for my contact info.
Think twice the next time your fingers end up in your mouth! This could happen to you.
To prevent dry cuticles, and annoying hang nails, use a good quality cuticle oil DAILY. I recommend Famous Names Dadi Oil. If you want some, shoot me an email, and I can get it sent out for you. Another really good thing for your hands is getting manicures regularly (weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly.) This will help your hands and cuticles stay hydrated, and your nails in tip top shape. Call or text me for your appointment today! You can also book online. Click here for my contact info.
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