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My toenail became black and i trimmed the nail down and naturally, the nail came off all the way. now the matrix is swollen and puffy, is this normal?
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No not normal: No it is not normal.You need to consult your doctor or a dermatologist to find the cause and get appropriate therapy you may have a fungus infection or bacterial infection secondary to cutting your nail.
Answered 2/27/2014
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