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Yellow Nails

2019-09-20 13:33:06
My mom has developed yellow Nails , she is diabetic . There is no pain but the nails are rough with some cracks
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Yellow nails can be due to many reasons like infection,  liver or kidney disease or external chemicals like turmeric, henna etc
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please put pictures of the affected area in private consult with me for treatment

Answered2019-09-20 14:14:20

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It's nail fungus..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos

Answered2019-09-20 13:51:23

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