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My skin around the nails turned brown. Why?

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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?

Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal is a General Practitioner and HIV or AIDS specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and then did his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University. He is currently working as Director and Chief Consultant at Shiv Ram Hospital in Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana.

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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.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Why is this happening to my skin?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal is a General Practitioner and HIV or AIDS specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and then did his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University. He is currently working as Director and Chief Consultant at Shiv Ram Hospital in Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

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

For further information, consult an internal medicine physician online.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 31, 2018
Reviewed At February 6, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal is a General Practitioner and HIV or AIDS specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and then did his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University. He is currently working as Director and Chief Consultant at Shiv Ram Hospital in Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana.

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Dr. Rajesh Deshwal
Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

HIV/AIDS specialist

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal is a General Practitioner and HIV or AIDS specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and then did his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University. He is currently working as Director and Chief Consultant at Shiv Ram Hospital in Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana.

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