Button abscess

Knopnenabscess (cufflink abscess) is an acute purulent inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue of the finger area. This disease manifests itself when there is a mechanical injury to the base of the nail and the transition of the inflammatory process to the bony part of the periungual fold (paronychia) or the intermediate area between the nail and the skin. It can also occur in the event of a burn, bite, frostbite of the finger or any other disease of the finger that causes disruption of the blood supply and nutrition of the skin in the nail area.

The danger of the disease is due to the fact that the inflamed area is very painful, the painful sensations spread to the area of ​​​​the base of the nail. The skin around the area of ​​the affected finger turns red, and local hyperemia appears. The disease is always accompanied by an increase in body temperature and a deterioration in the patient's general condition.

During the course of the disease, an existing purulent abscess forms or enlarges in bone tissue, muscle tissue, and fatty tissue. Some doctors call this “infiltrate” because it is an accumulation of “white” and clearly visible material in the tissues. Pus is very little associated with tissues. It contains many leukocytes, destroyed cells of the tissue structure and has a slightly yellowish color. This disease has many other names, some of them: - Carbuncle; - Follicular tonsillitis;

The causes and factors leading to this disease may be different. The main causes of Knopfenabscesse are: mechanical injuries of soft tissues, such as cuts, punctures, etc., local infections, metabolic disorders accompanied by