Victoria/Westmount podiatry clinic Treatments for paronychia of the toe

Treatments for paronychia of the toe

Much like the ingrown nail, paronychia involves inflammation or infection of the cuticle of a toenail.

The inflammation of the skin around the affected nail is often caused by the bacterium Candida albicans (candidiasis thrush).

This results in a throbbing pain, redness and swelling of the affected toe.

If left untreated, this condition can eventually lead to pus accumulation and infection that spreads further to the toe or even the foot.

Learn more about the medical treatments for paronychia available at podiatry clinics.

As mentioned earlier, when the foot contacts a candidiasis-like bacteria, it can develop an infection of the cuticle.

As a result, this infection can lead to the accumulation of pus under the top layer of skin.

In this case, the podiatrist may suggest treating the purulent area with drainage.

Usually drainage of the subungual abscess happens as follows: