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I am concerned about my right big toe. i am not sure if its effected by nail fungus alone at this point. i got fungus from it years ago, a (unsanitary nail salon), & then it got stomped on and fell off, years after it got fungus. when it got stomped on,

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: You neglected to describe the nail. Fungus is one of many causes for nail changes.

Answered 9/14/2015

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A member asked:

I am concerned about my right big toe. i am not sure if its effected by nail fungus alone at this point. i got fungus from it years ago, a (unsanitary nail salon), & then it got stomped on and fell off, years after it got fungus. when it got stomped on,

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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