Preferred Label : Candida paronychia;
ICD-11 definition : A chronic inflammatory condition of the nail folds of the thumb and/or fingers associated
with the presence of Candida yeasts. It is seen particularly in those whose hands
are frequently immersed for prolonged periods in water (e.g. chefs and kitchen assistants).
The nail folds of the affected digits are swollen with disruption of the cuticle.;
ICD-11 synonym : paronychia candidiasis; candidal paronychia; candidal perionyxis; candida intertrigo; paronychial candidiasis;
Origin ID : 165337765;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A chronic inflammatory condition of the nail folds of the thumb and/or fingers associated
with the presence of Candida yeasts. It is seen particularly in those whose hands
are frequently immersed for prolonged periods in water (e.g. chefs and kitchen assistants).
The nail folds of the affected digits are swollen with disruption of the cuticle.
