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This is most likely fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) precipitated by diabetes, not just diabetic nail damage. Proper antifungal treatment + nail care will lead to recovery
Next Steps
Keep nails short and clean
Wash feet daily, dry well (especially between toes)
Change socks daily, avoid tight footwear
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be fungal infection. Pl consult Dermatologist. Pl consult.
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Dr. Venkataramana Kalluri
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nail infection, Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nail plate, bed, or matrix, causing discoloration
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Dr M V BHAGIRATHA
Diabetologist
7 yrs exp
Nellore
Need further clarifications. Is it due to truama or spontaneous and duration and progression.
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