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My right pinky toenail is growing strangely. it is growing thick and upwards instead of outward like a normal nail. it hurts a little to the touch and is slight yellow compared to my other nails. every other nail is normal. what could it be?

Q: my right pinky toenail is growing strangely. it is growing thick and upwards instead of outward like a normal nail. it hurts a little to the touch and is slight yellow compared to my other nails. every other nail is normal. what could it be?

: Over the years of micro trauma to the little toe nail from your shoes. Not uncommon to develop a fungal- bacterial infection of your nail. It is difficult to resolve but not impossible. See a podiatrist for advice and treatment.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Over the years of micro trauma to the little toe nail from your shoes. Not uncommon to develop a fungal- bacterial infection of your nail. It is difficult to resolve but not impossible. See a podiatrist for advice and treatment.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/22/2022

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A member asked:

My right pinky toenail is growing strangely. it is growing thick and upwards instead of outward like a normal nail. it hurts a little to the touch and is slight yellow compared to my other nails. every other nail is normal. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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