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Slightly red swollen area at base of fingernail and painful to touch. ?
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Paronychia: The base of your nailbed may have come irritated or infected. Keep it clean and if it collects pus, have it drained. You may need antibiotics. Watch for any spread. All the best.
Answered 7/1/2018
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