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My toenail seems to be deteriorating/delaminating, but only on the lunaria of my x2 big toes, and doesn't appear discolored & no pain. both toes started about the same time and i just noticed last week. should i be concerned, like apply something topical

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

DISCOLORED TOENAILS: THIS COULD BE A FUNGAL INFECTION OF THE AFFECTED NAILS. SEE A DERMATOLOGIST WHO WILL PROBABLY TAKE A CULTURE AND DETERMINE IF IT IS IN FACT A FUNGAL (RINGWORM) INFECTION AT WHICH TIME HE OR SHE WILL PRESCRIBE APPROPRIATE MEDICATION.

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Answered 5/17/2015

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A member asked:

My toenail seems to be deteriorating/delaminating, but only on the lunaria of my x2 big toes, and doesn't appear discolored & no pain. both toes started about the same time and i just noticed last week. should i be concerned, like apply something topical

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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