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Volar toe redness, distal phalanx both long toes, also swollen, nail normal. one sore. presume mechanical irritation. any other suggestions?
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Without : Seeing your toes you did mention swelling and soreness .....so it is possible there is mechanical irritation but other possibilities could include infection.
Answered 6/14/2015
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