Ingrown Nail vs Paronychia
Quick Answer: Ingrown nail: nail growing into skin (mechanical). Paronychia: skin infection around nail (bacterial/fungal). Often coexist. Ingrown nails progress to paronychia. Both treated by podiatrist.
Often Together
Untreated ingrown nail = paronychia. Treat ingrown nail to prevent infection.
FAQ
Antibiotics needed?
For paronychia yes. For uninfected ingrown nail no.
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