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On my left and right big toe underneath the nail there are a few tiny "dots" less than 1mm in size. i noticed the ones on the right foot at the end of may. i have a dermatologist appointment wednesday. what could this be?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

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Hard to say.: It could be several things, but my money is on warts. Be cause of proximity to the nail you are wise to be treated sooner than later.

Answered 8/22/2017

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A member asked:

On my left and right big toe underneath the nail there are a few tiny "dots" less than 1mm in size. i noticed the ones on the right foot at the end of may. i have a dermatologist appointment wednesday. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

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