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Can you tell me what kind of practitioner would one see for a fairly severe nail infection?
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Have it evaluated: Have it evaluated by a podiatrist if it is on the foot. If it is on the hand, have it evaluated by you primary care physician or a dermatologist.
Answered 3/12/2014
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