Ringworms on the nail

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Asked for Male, 17 Years

Hello, I had contracted ringworms on my genital area. Fortunately it has been cured. But i m afraid that it came back but not on the skin, on my nail. Plz tell me if it is a ringworm i have attached a picture of it below and if it is a matter of serious consideration!

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Dr. Rasya Dixit Dermatologist 17 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rasya Dixit

Dermatologist 17 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi fungal infection of the nail cam be easily determined by a simple test called KOH from nail scrapings. This test is usually available at medical college dermatology department. Please meet a dermatologist so they can advise you on the best treatment. However I do not recommend treatment without diagnosis

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