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My big toe has several vertical lines close together in nail bed w/brown discoloration, wore snug boots recently, over time resolve/heal or biopsy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

May be: May resolve. See your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.

Dr Bernstein agreed

Answered 4/15/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Nail: It could be a vitamin prob, fungus or damage from trauma. Best to get it checked. Simple sample of nails may be enough for biopsy. Your local podiatrist will know.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/13/2015

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A member asked:

My big toe has several vertical lines close together in nail bed w/brown discoloration, wore snug boots recently, over time resolve/heal or biopsy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Dr Bernstein agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

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