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Ok so my big toe is red and purple under the nail. its been 2 weeks and my other toe is starting to look the same. i'm worried!

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Start Simple first.: The first thing to consider is whether or not your shoes are causing the problem. in most cases, the simplest explanation is the correct one.

Answered 3/7/2017

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