5 Questions
Which condition is characterized by the occurrence of pus causing swelling and redness around the nail plate due to bacterial inflammation?
Paronychia
What is the condition described as a severe inflammation of the nail?
Paronychia
What is another term for a mass of red tissues growing over the nail plate from the nail bed?
Pyogenic Granuloma
Which condition is commonly known as athlete's foot?
Tinea Pedis
What causes red patches of skin to appear on the bottom of the feet or between the toes, leading to itchiness?
Tinea Pedis
Study Notes
Nail Conditions
- Paronychia is characterized by the occurrence of pus causing swelling and redness around the nail plate due to bacterial inflammation.
Severe Nail Inflammation
- Acute paronychia is described as a severe inflammation of the nail.
Nail Abnormality
- A pyogenic granuloma is another term for a mass of red tissues growing over the nail plate from the nail bed.
Fungal Infections
- Tinea pedis is commonly known as athlete's foot, causing red patches of skin to appear on the bottom of the feet or between the toes, leading to itchiness.
Test your knowledge about Paronychia, Pyogenic Granuloma, and Tinea Pedis with this quiz. Identify symptoms and treatments for these common nail and foot conditions.
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