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I have got discoloration on right foot thumb. It is brown in colour, while there is no pain and even with the growing nails, the discoloration remains, I want to know what can it be?
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Can you please upload or send pictures to me for better diagnosis and treatment. From last how many months you have this discoloration. Is there any change in colour or is it increasing.
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