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I had avulsion of toenail done in may but toe nail found thickened and blackish again?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Toenail: See your podiatrist - this nail should have been removed permanently to begin with.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/24/2013

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