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Broken toe nail

2016-06-22 06:12:49
My toe nail is half broken as someone stepped on my foot accidentally. Which doctor specialist should I visit ?
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Thanks for the query. You should be seeing a Dermatologist near you. Depending on the examination findings, further course of action can be decided,. Usually it takes around 4-6 months for nail to grow back. Please let me know if additional help is needed.

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