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2017-06-21 10:06:28
I have yellow nails which is extremely painful. Which doctor should I consult. the finger nails are turning yellow
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Hello Yellow Discolouration of nail could be fungal infection which can spread to other nails as well . Please visit Dermatologist near you . If u are from Gurgaon you can visit us at Dr Meenu Sethi's Skin Clinic 227, Second Floor DLF Qutub plaza , Near Plaza Towers , Dlf phase 1 Gurgaon Best Regards

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