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Cuticle swelling and darkness
My cuticle near hand nails become swell every year in summer and then it become dark.my color is fair but due to this problem i feel very uncomfortable.
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You are suffering from paronychia. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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