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Base of fingernail is sunken, appears de

2017-09-23 00:40:32
Just noticed that a fingernail appears as if it was hit by a hammer. It is depressed and looks dented at the base of the nail.
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Probably fungal infection of nail.. send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment

Answered2017-09-23 01:54:04

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