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My nail was damaged 3 yr ago but the nails were not good what I do for new nails

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ...  Read More

My wife damaged her nail by hitting a stone and the nail has now turned black. She is having pain whenever water comes in contact with that nail. Will it get normal without any treatment?

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Hi! She could have developed a clot in the nail bed. If there is no redness or oozing cover it with a good padded dressing. It will settle as the clot is absorbed. ...  Read More

My nails are damaging, it doesn't shine now, upper skin is rough and uneven now. Although in my leg nails no such problem is there.

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Probably u r suffering from fungal infection of nail.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

The nails of my son are getting damaged day by day. I have consulted many dermatologists but in vain. Can u please suggest a dermalogist who has successfully cured such problems.

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Hi . I am 17 yrs old and my nails are getting damaged day by day.I feel belittled when my friends look at my nails. Can anyone suggest the remedy ?

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hey, it can be due to nutrition deficiency, take good amount of proteins and vitamins , nails also show changes in iron deficiency also ...  Read More

My mother foot nail damaged. Please suggest treatment for the same. Also please let us know root cause fro the same

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Its Dermatophytosis... fungal infection.. try to consult a dermatologists Need to know underlying infection... life style disorder.. ...  Read More

Leg nail is damaged and is peeling as layers .. no pain or any issues.. pls suggest what is the cause for the same

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Its due to fungal infection... kindly Consult online for proper treatment ...  Read More

Please suggest me , what i have to do to cure my nails , it not looks good , is it curable ? I am attaching image with it.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from nail Fungus causing this change... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed pr ...  Read More

Hello, I have damaged toe nail it's growing thick and long. I am unable to cut it with a nail cutter.it happened because of a heavy object that fell on my toe,from than on its been growing like that.can you please suggest the right remedy for this thankyou

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You may be having onychogryphosis or fungal infection of the toe nail....antifungal treatment may be required... nail avulsion can be done too. But without actually examining the lesion it will be dif ...  Read More

My nail hit into bed n got hurted It's dead now refer pic plz suggest something It's been two years now

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U need medicines for about six months.. Consult directly ...  Read More

Why are nails damaged, looking yellow, black and brittle? How can I treat them. Which doctor should I contact ? They are looking very ugly

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have discolored and thickened toe nails on both the legs. It's damaged since I was 5 years old. I want to treat it and have healthy beautiful nails

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Need pics. Why were they damaged at 5 yrs of age. Any medical history? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

My nail grow deform and not all shiny smooth I twice treat this with oral medication but not healing do I have to total nail avulsion

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There are topical applications available that may help you Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management ...  Read More

I have some kind of pain on the right side of this finger. Some yellow colour fuss is formed on the right side. What may be the reason and how can i treat this?

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Unable to see the pic as its not clear. Anyway Hot fomentation with boric powder two times press it although its paining so pus comes out. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5 day ...  Read More

My toenails are getting brittle, the nail is coming out and coming off again and again.,pain, Puch,.

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It may be fungal infection. Need to check to confirm. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Skin got damaged and thinned I want to thicken it back..also skin get pigmented and dark..want to treat under eye hollowness.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi, I got a derma roller session on my scalp with a needle length of 1.5 mm. I faced ear ringing after two days of it. Visited ent specialist the ringing went away on its own. I do have a dizziness issue and ent doctor says it may be because of muscle and have myospaz prescribed. I am not sure if my never was damaged during the derma roller procedu

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Need to consult and physical examination. ...  Read More

I've been biting my nails since I was a child. Now I'm just fed up with these small damaged nails. I want to grow my nails but I'm unable to get off my habit. Any medicines available for nail growth.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Can hair damaged by coloring and bleaching treated? My hair have become very brittle after coloring! Lots of hair breakage.. is their any treatment for it?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello doctor why my nails are like this, what do to? Which deficiency it is showing. See the pic mentioned

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

The attached are the photos of my skin condition which i have since 2-3 years now, how can i get it treated??

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi doctors!! This is my present condition of my two fingers of right and left feet. Both the fingers started with pain at first then it become like this. Toe is this condition since last 8/9 months. Is it fungal infection?I always keep my feet clean afterthat why is it happening? Please help

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Retina damage can be treated with hemopathy medicine any hope for this plz tell me i want to know many people says it can be.

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Hi dear a homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier service ...  Read More

Hi sir my nails are colour changed. Please suggest good medicine for it. Nails are damaged. It seems fungus.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My foot thumb was hit by the door and suddenly the thumb nail popped up. I immediately applied turmeric to the wound. When something is touching the thumb nail I was feeling like hell lot of pain. I am attaching an image for reference. Please guide me how should I treat this and what care to be taken.

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It’s a nail bed injury. You will need a good wash and clean dressing with appropriate ointment. Also it would require a short course of antibiotic so that it doesn’t get infected. Keep it away from ge ...  Read More

Can 50 % liver damage due to alcohol abuse be treated or is it a death sentence? Does liver repair itself?

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There is no investigation which can tell percentage of liver damage. Liver repair due to chronic inflammation is usually associated with fibrosis. ...  Read More

I have a nail infection on my toe thumb. Nail is yellowish and black. Its thick n has some yellowish filling inside. Not painful. Attaching pictures. Pls help how that can be treated.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from nail Fungus causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed pr ...  Read More

My nail has been in daamaged condition since last 7-8 years. I want to get it fixed. Kindly help. Attaching screenshot

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Seems like fungal infection, Need detailed history too, please do online consultation.. ...  Read More

I am having a problem in my nail... Nail is not coming in my little fingure...it is a type of fungus I think.

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Yes looks like Fungal Infection ...  Read More

Sir/Ma'am, My nails turning into yellow colour. Nails are changing their shape and size and nail skins are coming out.what should I do??

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Yes.. Fungus growth in nail.. causing colour change.. will go with medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

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