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New toenail growing in. top half is whiter & splitting in the middle. does this mean the base of my toenail is never going to heal back correctly?

Q: new toenail growing in. top half is whiter & splitting in the middle. does this mean the base of my toenail is never going to heal back correctly?

: I recommend consulting a podiatrist to evaluate your toenail and advise you as to prognosis.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I recommend consulting a podiatrist to evaluate your toenail and advise you as to prognosis.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 11/18/2021

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A member asked:

New toenail growing in. top half is whiter & splitting in the middle. does this mean the base of my toenail is never going to heal back correctly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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