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I have peeling skin on the tips of my toes and around my right thumb nail, it does not bleed, psoriasis in family so how can i treat it?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Not psoriasis: This doesn't sound like psoriasis. A dermatologist could assess you and advise you.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 8/6/2014

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