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Nail coming out of toe - discoloration
My toenail is partially coming out, and the skin underneath appears yellow and black. The toe also looks swollen. Could this be a pus infection or something else?
It is also paining with or without touch..we came back from a week holiday last night and realised it today.
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This is fungal infection of nail
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Avoid any OTC Topicals
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It's nail fungus infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Visit a dermatologist to get it removed
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Dr. Mahalaxmi
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
The discoloration of nail seen here looks like chronic fungal infection of the nail that might have started long ago...but now the added pain can be due to secondary bacterial infection of nail folds causing pain.
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Needs in-person visit for detailed examination and confirmation
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Avoid wearing occlusive footwears like shoes, socks.
Also avoid wet work as that can increase the infection
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