A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Paronychia

In this month’s column, Dr. Stern explores the causes of acute and chronic paronychias and how to treat them.
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern explores the causes of acute and chronic paronychias and how to treat them.
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses complications and concerns surrounding nail-biting, along with several effective treatment options — including gel manicures.
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the different reasons pseudomonas infections (sometimes called "greenies") may develop on clients’ nails and what to do about it if they do.
Paronychia is an infection that occurs when there is breakdown in the seal between the skin and the nail plate.
Risé Carter of NSI, Doug Schoon of CND, Paul Bryson of OPI, and numerous other manufacturers and nail techs have sent letters to Dr. Oz. I encourage you to do the same. Go watch the video and then click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
I allow most patients I treat for nail disorders to keep their acrylics while undergoing therapy unless wearing them would be detrimental to their recovery.
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