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What is this weird looking fungus growing on my finger for over 6 years? its deforming my nail bone hurting from pressure. think the root is deep

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Fungus?: What makes you think it is fungus. Warts and digital mucous cysts and ganglia can cause the symptoms you describe, but fungus would be low down the list. Someone should look at it directly.

Answered 2/12/2014

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A member asked:

What is this weird looking fungus growing on my finger for over 6 years? its deforming my nail bone hurting from pressure. think the root is deep

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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