Here's your question for today:
What is the medical term for inflammation of the skin around the nail?
A) Onychomycosis
B) Leukonychia
C) Tinea pedis
D) Paronychia
Take a guess before scrolling! โฌ๏ธ
Answer: โ
D โ Paronychia
๐ก Quick breakdown:
- Paronychia = inflammation around the nail (the one you need to know!)
- Onychomycosis = fungal nail infection
- Tinea pedis = athlete's foot (fungal infection of the foot)
- Leukonychia = white spots on the nails
๐ฏ These nail terms love to show up on the state board. If you can match the term to the definition, you're already ahead.