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I have tiny red dots below the nail of one big toe. what are they? what is the cure? are they infectious?
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See a podiatrist : It may be anything from a bacterial infection to a variety of athletes foot. Have it examined by a podiatrist or dermatologist
Answered 5/3/2014
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