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I had a toe nail injury where the nail is partly off...i noticed the skin under the nail has changed colors and it itches.is this normal?
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Nail Trauma: After an injury to the nail and nail bed, a portal of entry may occur. Bacteria, fungus, yeast may enter. You may be developing an infection on the nail bed. Have a podiatrist or dermatologist culture the nail bed to determine what orgainism may be present, and treat appropriately.
Answered 3/28/2014
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