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14. Puffy Nail Bed

A puffy or inflamed nail bed, also known as paronychia, results from trauma, irritation, or infection. It happens when bacteria enter broken skin at the point where the nail and skin meet. Risk factors include trauma, nail-biting, ingrown nails, working with water, and repeat exposure to irritants.

Some cases of paronychia can be treated at home, but serious or recurring cases will need medical attention.

Finger nails, hands, female, close up Kinga Krzeminska/ Getty Images

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