Fungal infection in toe nails

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Beneath my toe nails ,I can see white hard chalk like substance on skin. Because of which my nail surface looks white and also the because of the hard substance the nail is growing with much gap from the skin. Kindly help me with knowing what's the infection.

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Dr. Anusha Katare Dermatologist 3 yrs exp Kolkata Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anusha Katare

Dermatologist 3 yrs exp Kolkata

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Hi Looks like onychomycosis. It is treated with oral and topical antifungal medicines.

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consult a dermatologist with photographs for detail prescription.

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