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Nail fungus
I had an nail coming out and before coming out it became black and smells bad what is the reason for this type of nail fungus and treatment for this
Don't worry...you are suffering from nail fungus causing this nail black patches... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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This looks like infected nail , infection could be bacterial with anaerobic type u can expect more smell, however u can have super added fungal infection .
It's better u do a test for confirmation of diagnosis.
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gram staining and pus culture for bacteria and fungus
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