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In my childhood, i have an injury on my big toe and the big toenail is injured. now i'm 20 years old but my big toe nails-bed is thickened due to that injury. is this harmful? is it a psoriasis? i'm worried?

Q: in my childhood, i have an injury on my big toe and the big toenail is injured. now i'm 20 years old but my big toe nails-bed is thickened due to that injury. is this harmful? is it a psoriasis? i'm worried?

: It may be due to mechanical injury or something else. If you are concerned, you may wish to have it evaluated

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Dr. Steven McCornack answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

It may be due to mechanical injury or something else. If you are concerned, you may wish to have it evaluated

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 6/24/2021

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A member asked:

In my childhood, i have an injury on my big toe and the big toenail is injured. now i'm 20 years old but my big toe nails-bed is thickened due to that injury. is this harmful? is it a psoriasis? i'm worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven McCornack answered

Dr Alves agreed

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