Nail Bed Inflammation (Paronychia): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of paronychia (nail bed inflammation).

Family history

  • Are there frequent infectious diseases in your family?

Social history

  • What is your profession?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • Have you noticed signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and pain on a finger/toe?
  • Have you noticed any nail changes such as a deformity or change in color of one or more nails/toes?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.

Own anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions (infections, diabetes mellitus).
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Medication history