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Toenail yellow, hasnt grown, sideways, black area under nail, it has been months. proximal nail fold is red/swollen/hard. mild pain when area is pressed or when walking and putting pressure on the toe. noticed pain&swell 1 day ago. any home remedies?

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best thing to do with this problem is to see dermatologist for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Answered 4/21/2022

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You have an infection to the primal nail fold. Trauma or shoe irritation can cause this. Soaking in warm- hot water for 20 minutes at least twice a day. Apply a topical antibiotic cover with bandaid. If it does not resolve see a podiatrist and have it cared for properly

Answered 4/22/2022

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