Onychomycitis

Periarthritis, also known as claw palate, is a purulent infection of the tissues around the nail caused by local minor damage. The side of the nail or the root of the nail is red and swollen, and there is severe pain. Later, it gradually becomes pussy. When it accumulates under the nail, an under nail abscess is formed. After ulceration, chronic inflammation is often caused by poor drainage.

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