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Black Toe Nail

2017-04-24 07:27:16
I have a black toe nail since 3 weeks. Now it doesn't pain much but pains when I put socks. What should I do? This occurred after falling down from scooty.
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This is due to retention of blood under your nail plate( secondary to injury).

Answered2017-04-24 13:58:27

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