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Thumb skin peeling. lots of pain in nail/nail bed. itchy, red, and sensitive skin. happens every few months and on thumb only. some kind of fungus?
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Doubt it.: Nail fungus infections are usually constant, not intermittent. I'm guessing the pain & inflammation is mostly around the nail. This is called paronychia; if there is a gap between the nail and surrounding skin, that's what it is, and it's caused by a mixture of bacteria & yeast. A dermatologist can give you a topical antibiotic/antifungal solution, or you may even need an oral medicine.
Answered 9/6/2020
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