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A member asked:

If you have dry gangrene in your toe is it safe to let the toe fall off on its own?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: Need treatment because it would lead to more serious infection and possible loss of foot or leg.

Dr Steiner agreed

Answered 10/14/2013

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