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A tear under my left pinky toe appeared out of nowhere, i put triple anymtiboitic cream on it and now the tear is turning into a hole and is painful!!

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See doctor: What you described suggests sensory loss and you risk losing your toe or worse. You should see a doctor at the earliest. If that is not feasible, go to an emergency room for proper care. Get tested for diabetes.

Answered 12/21/2017

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