Question

A 29-year-old woman presents with a 4-day history of increasing pain, redness, and swelling around the nail fold of her right index finger. There is a small collection of pus visible under the cuticle. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Paronychia

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Herpetic whitlow

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Felon

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Cellulitis

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Ingrown toenail

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman presents with a 4-day history of increasing pain, redness, and swelling around the nail fold of her right index finger. There is a small collection of pus visible under the cuticle. What is the most likely diagnosis?