Asplenium

Characteristics of nail wall inflammation

Asplenium is an inflammation of the nail wall, or the skin covering the middle and side of the nail, which can take an acute or chronic form. The condition, which occurs around the fingernails or toenails, can affect anyone of any age. The first symptoms of the disease include redness of the periungual wall, throbbing pain and swelling of the tissues. As asplenium progresses, yellowish pus builds up under the skin and leaks from the blister when touched. The disease, while it may seem trivial, can lead to fever, chills and enlarged lymph nodes and can occupy surrounding tissues. The condition causes a decrease in the Patient’s quality of life due to nagging pain and discomfort with daily activities. For this reason, early diagnosis and effective treatment of plantar fasciitis is extremely important.

Causes of acute and chronic asplenium

The causes of acute atrophy include bacterial infection, usually staphylococcus or streptococcus, which occurs when pathogenic pathogens penetrate the damaged epidermis. The cuticle may separate from the nail as a result of incompetent trimming of the cuticle or biting of the nail, various types of seemingly harmless injuries, or as a result of ingrown nails. Herpes virus and the use of retinoids are among the less common causes of acute onychomycosis. The chronic form of the disease can be initiated by continuous exposure of the nails to water and chemicals or penetration of fungi, staphylococcus, and blue pus under the nail wall. The disease can also occur in people with cancer and psoriasis. Chronic asplenium especially affects women between the ages of 30 and 60 and usually appears on the index finger and thumb. Symptoms can last up to 6 weeks.

Diagnosis and treatment of asplenium

If your symptoms indicate atrophy, see a dermatologist. Due to the characteristic symptoms, a dermatologist is usually able to make a diagnosis after examining the affected area and interviewing the Patient. If you have a chronic disease and are taking medications, let your dermatologist know. If the clinical picture is ambiguous, your physician may order a swab or test for HSV.

After determining the type of nail wall inflammation and its severity, the physician will implement the appropriate treatment of asplenium. In the case of a mild course of the acute form of the disease, therapy includes soaking the affected area in water, vinegar or Burow’s liquid and the application of ointment with an antibiotic, or corticosteroid. If the lesions are more severe, your physician may recommend oral antibiotic therapy including amoxicillin, for example. In the case of chronic asplenium, it is crucial to eliminate the triggering factor of the disease – excessive nail wetting and the use of agents that can irritate the wound. In addition, your physician will suggest a topical or oral application of an antifungal medication. Unfortunately, treatment of chronic gangrene can be time-consuming and requires patience on the part of both the physician and the Patient. In severe cases, surgical incision of the blister and drainage to allow pus to drain may be necessary. If the disease is caused by an ingrown nail, the physician may recommend removing part or all of it. Regardless of the form of the disease, during the treatment of asplenium, it is necessary to follow the physician’s instructions, take care of hand and foot hygiene and do not disturb the affected area.

Also check out the symptoms of onychomycosis and how to deal with it.

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