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My skin around the nails turned brown. Why?

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My skin around the nails turned brown. Why?

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Published At January 31, 2018
Reviewed AtJuly 16, 2019

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I bite the skin around my nails, and now I noticed that the skin is turning brownish. I have tried washing it, but no result. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • If the skin remains painful and swells up with reddish discoloration, then you should be concerned and seek antibiotics if needed. Otherwise, just relax.

For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Why is this happening to my skin?

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • As you are biting your nails, loss of mucosal integrity leads to transfer of bacteria from your oral cavity to your fingers.

For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal
Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

HIV/AIDS specialist

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