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Hi doctor i have a coloring under my nail ... its a pale reddish color its only on 2 of my fingers .. what do you think that might be pic in med fils

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Red Under Nail: Red to dark brown spots or patches subungal hematomas (bleeding under the nail) may initially appear as a red to maroon or dark brown spot or patch. Usually this occurs as a result of an injury. Over time, this spot or patch to a purple or brown-gray color.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Hi doctor i have a coloring under my nail ... its a pale reddish color its only on 2 of my fingers .. what do you think that might be pic in med fils

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