candidal paronychia

Term ID

DOID:14512

Synonyms

• candidiasis of skin
• candidiasis of skin and nails

Definition

A candidiasis that results_in fungal infection of the outer-most layer located_in nail, has_material_basis_in Candida species. The infection causes painful, red, swollen area around the nail, often at the cuticle or at the site of a hangnail or other injury. (2)

References

• ICD10CM:B37.2
• ICD9CM:112.3
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:187014000
• UMLS_CUI:C0006842

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:14512 )