Toe nail fungal infection

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Asked for Male, 35 Years

My 65year old father's toe nail is growing very thick and flipping upwards. The report shows no fungal filament seen. We need right direction for further treatment.

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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Dermatologist 25 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia

Dermatologist 25 yrs exp Mumbai

Hi! If it is only a single nail affected then it could be fungal (may not be cultured or evident in reports). Show a Dermatologist personally for proper treatment.

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