Chapter IV · Note 07
Paronychia is an infection of the skin, not the nail
Red, swollen skin around the nail needs medical attention, not a manicure.
Red, swollen, painful skin around the nail is a medical issue.
It is not a manicure problem. We will not work on it.
Written by Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk. We keep these notes short on purpose: if something on your nails worries you, a doctor comes first, a salon second.