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Nail infection

2022-09-21 20:34:09
Since a year my nail has turned to this what it can be and what treatment should I look to it? Is this a fungal infection or something else it been two days nail also has break down.
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It is a fungal nail infection... Kindly consult a dermatologist

Answered2022-09-22 06:08:52

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Answered2022-09-22 05:42:23

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It's fugal infection in nail. It need long-term treatment You need take antifungal tablet
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Answered2022-09-22 04:17:14

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It's fungal infection of the nail. Treatment is long term with antifungal tablets after checking your enzymes.
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Consult with an dermatologist.

Answered2022-09-22 03:53:55

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This is called onychomycosis. this can take upto 3 or 4 months to heal. Consult me for treatment.

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Kindly consult a dermatologist
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Consult dermatologist

Answered2022-09-21 21:49:33

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Kindly consult dermatologist

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Kindly consult dermatologist for the same

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It is nail infection Onychomycosis Get dermatology doctor opinion

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