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Lesion and swelling on left thumb

2019-01-07 17:02:11
Hello. I have been having this skin lesion and swelling for about a month. Picture is enclosed here. I am diabetic and have been on insulin injections for a decade. I do not have any pain but it has been this way for around a month. Could you please tell me what this is
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You are suffering from nail fungus causing thid.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send more photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2019-01-08 00:16:21

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The photo which you have sent shows the proximal nail fold is involved, could be a fungal infection of nail that is onychomycosis, with paronychia. Is it painful? Kindly give details about your history via online consult and can come up with a treatment plan for you.

Answered2019-01-07 17:55:52

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