Onychomycosis vs. Paronychia — What's the Difference?

Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, is a fungal infection of the nail. Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discoloration, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from the nail bed.

Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, which can occur suddenly, when it is usually due to the bacteria Staph. aureus, or gradually when it is commonly caused by Candida albicans.

A fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails that results in thickening, roughness, and splitting of the nails.

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding a fingernail or toenail.

Fungal infection of the nail, especially the toenail.

(medicine) An infection under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.

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Infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe

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