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Nail discoloration and thickening

2025-09-01 17:38:48
Left foot thumb nail has thickened from one corner and has discoloration. It causes pain sometimes. The color has changed to partly yellow and partly brownish.
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It may be fungal infection. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment

Answered2025-09-05 06:08:50

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Kindly share pictures for further opinion It could be a fungal infection

Answered2025-09-03 08:16:34

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Proper history and pictures are needed before prescribing medication kindly consult online

Answered2025-09-02 13:03:42

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I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be prescribed

Answered2025-09-02 09:15:29

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Hello 👋 Thickened, painful, yellowish to brown toe nail over one side of the toe nail could be due to various causes like infection, contact dermatitis, post injury, drug induced, inflammatory, underlying disease Detailed history and examination is needed for further evaluation and management Can be treated accordingly
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do contact online Dermatologist for better results

Answered2025-09-15 20:20:37

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Need to see the condition
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consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment

Answered2025-09-02 13:59:58

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Specific medication will treat your concern Kindly consult online for proper treatment

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

Answered2025-09-02 09:13:41

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Could be fungal infection Share pics for better evaluation
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information

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