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Toe nailFungal infection

2016-03-24 02:20:49
Toe nails are infected, discolored.. Comes out in every 6 months.. Looks unhealthy.. Please suggest if I should consult a doctor
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Hi. Yes please consult a dermatologist in your city. You'll need medications for three to six months if it turns out to be a fungal infection. Don't ignore since the fungal infection of untreated can keep spreading to other parts of the body. Hope this helps. Warm regards, Dr Govind Suresh Mittal

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