© Springer Science+Business Media Chronic Paronychia With Swollen Proximal Nail Fold and Loss of Cuticle © Springer Science+Business Media Chronic Paronychia With Nail Plate Swelling, Absence of the Cuticle, and Abnormalities of the Nail Plate © Springer Science+Business Media Treatment Avoiding irritants and excessive water exposure Topical corticosteroids or tacrolimus Sometimes intralesional corticosteroids and antifungal drugs For severe or refractory disease, surgery Avoiding irritants and excessive water exposure helps the cuticle reform and close the space between the nail fold and nail plate.