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My toenails grow into the sides of my toe. always have. my toe has pus coming out of it now and it smells of parmesan cheese. this smell has never happened before. this is new?

Q: my toenails grow into the sides of my toe. always have. my toe has pus coming out of it now and it smells of parmesan cheese. this smell has never happened before. this is new?

: You have an active infection present. You should see a podiatrist immediately. They will help with the infection and then provide options to prevent from occurring again.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

You have an active infection present. You should see a podiatrist immediately. They will help with the infection and then provide options to prevent from occurring again.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/20/2021

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A member asked:

My toenails grow into the sides of my toe. always have. my toe has pus coming out of it now and it smells of parmesan cheese. this smell has never happened before. this is new?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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