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A member asked:
What is this purple brownish ring around my husbands toe?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Toe discoloration: Tough to say without seeing it in person and getting a complete history. I would suggest getting evaluated by a podiatrist.
Answered 3/4/2013
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See below: It could be a bruise or infection. See a podiatrist.
Answered 3/6/2013
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