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Fungal infection in nails

2017-05-21 04:17:04
I have fungal infection in my nails (hands & feets). Some nails grows yellow and growth is painful and it starts getting off from skin. Edge of the nails have thick layer of dead skin.
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Fungal infection of nails is called onychomycosis. It can be treated with antifungal tablets bit will take longer time as nail growth is slow. Also need to confirm diagnosis. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination and treatment.

Answered2017-05-21 04:48:27

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