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Who is more qualified to remove or biopsy a melanoma under a toe nail? dermatologist or podiatrist? thx
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Either: Both can effectively remove a localized melanoma in the foot. A dermatologist would be better versed to deal with systemic spread should that occur.
Answered 6/17/2019
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