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Is paronychia a contagious disease?
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No: Doesn't even spread around your own toes!
Answered 3/3/2018
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Localized: It is due to an ingrown nail. Usually when the involved nail border is removed the infection will clear within a couple of days.
Answered 1/14/2017
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