Which of the following is an inflammation of the tissue surrounding a fingernail that commonly occurs after a hangnail?
a. Callus
b. Paronychia
c. Ingrown nail
d. Keratosis
B
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A A callus is a thickened portion of the epidermis.
B Paronychia is inflammation of tissue surrounding the nail, after a hangnail or other injury.
C An ingrown nail is one that grows inward into the soft tissue.
D Keratosis is a corn and is seen mainly on the toes.
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