A member asked:

On the sides of my nail is red around edges what is that?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

NAIL WITH RED EDGES: Red edges around the nail could be a condition called paronychia. These are usually painful or tender when you press on them. See a dermatologist. There is no home treatment for this condition if it is a paronychia.

Answered 1/14/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This might be due to: infection or inflammation. Warm, tender, swollen, pus? Get it checked out.

Answered 11/2/2018

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