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Both of my big toes are yellowy coloured. one of them has like more than one layer of nail on it. what can i do?

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Dr. Keyvan Ganz answered

Needs eval: It could be either fungus, psoriasis or trauma to the nail causing discoloration and multiple layers to form. See a podiatrist for nail sample to be sent to pathology to determine cause of disease.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 7/31/2013

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A member asked:

Both of my big toes are yellowy coloured. one of them has like more than one layer of nail on it. what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Keyvan Ganz answered

Dr Newman agreed

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