Epidemiology
In general, it is difficult to find figures to assess the occurrence of nail bed inflammation on the toe epidemiologically correctly, since many people who suffer from nail bed inflammation do not go to the doctor, but successfully treat it themselves. However, it can already be said that the lighter superficial forms, which are easily treatable, are more common than the more severe deep forms, which can also result in secondary damage such as stiffness in the affected joint. Because of the pain when walking, the nail bed inflammation is usually detected in its early stages, so that a quick and effective treatment will prevent the disease from spreading in the first place.
