Eponychium

Eponychia is a term used in medicine and cosmetology to refer to the area around the nail. This area contains skin that protects the nail from external influences and ensures its normal functioning. However, if the skin in this area becomes dry, thin or inflamed, it can lead to various problems such as cracks, ulcers and other conditions.

One of the main causes of skin problems in the nail area is improper nail care. For example, cutting your nails too often can damage your skin and cause inflammation. Also, improper use of manicure tools can lead to injuries to the skin and nails.

In order to prevent skin problems in the nail area, it is necessary to properly care for your nails and the skin around them. It is important to use only high-quality tools for manicure and pedicure, and also regularly moisturize the skin around the nails. In addition, you should avoid contact with chemicals that can damage your skin.

If you have problems with the skin around the nail, do not put off visiting a doctor. The doctor will be able to determine the cause of the problem and prescribe treatment. In some cases, surgery may be required to remove damaged tissue.

The eponychium is the tissue that covers the nail bed and nail matrix along the side of the nail, down to the base of the nail. This tissue consists of squamous and cuboidal epithelial cells, as well as fibroblast cells and lymphocytes.

How do you know if you have inflammatory nail disease? If you notice that one or more nails become thicker, the nail tends to flatten, or there is exudation from under the nail plate, this may be a sign of a nail disease.

Is an inflamed eponychium painful? The most common cause of eponychitis is injuries received during various operations, sports injuries, any other traumatic stress, falls on the nail phalanx, for example. In this case, redness, swelling, pain when touching the nail, and painful squeezing of the nail in the area of ​​the lateral ridges occur. There is no exudate, since it should be on the opposite side of the apical recess of the nail. The tip of the nail may look dirty and keratinized. There is no exudate