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I think i have a toe fungus but i'm not sure. my big toe smells bad, and it's weak at the tops it smells like really bad chesse ya i know it's gross but it's not my fault. i washed it and clipped it so it isn't that bad any more i just want to know what i

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Not : Not all discolored or thick or "smelly" toenails are fungal. The only way to tell for sure is by taking a culture. I have written a health guide about this, and am attaching the link to this below. Hope it helps!

Answered 10/3/2016

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