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Ive got nail pitting on thumb, the area around it is red. the top layer of my nail is peeling off and the area close to the cuticle is raised. ideas?
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Evaluation: You need to consult a physician as it seems to be infection : fungal or bacterial. It can progress if left untreated.
Answered 3/25/2019
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