Catalog

Candida paronychia

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Candida paronychia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/165337765

A chronic inflammatory condition of the nail folds of the thumb and/or fingers associated with the presence of Candida yeasts. It is seen particularly in those whose hands are frequently immersed for prolonged periods in water (e.g. chefs and kitchen assistants). The nail folds of the affected digits are swollen with disruption of the cuticle.