…a disorder of autonomic reflexes. It typically occurs after attaining an upright posture or following painful stimuli and emotional stress. By the age of 60…

…with a collection of pus. Persistent painful induration after a few days of antibiotics — suggests that an abscess has formed. Ultrasound settles the question when…

…A nail spicule that has split off Removal of the spicule A painful subungual haematoma with an intact nail plate and intact nail folds Trephination…

…no. 15 scalpel. Topical anaesthetic cream (lidocaine–prilocaine) or infiltration anaesthesia for painful debridement. Wound bed dressing chosen by exudate volume, edge protection (zinc paste…