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My nail is yellow, thick (in layers) and deformed what could it be?
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Could be fungal: If the nails are discolored, thickened and deformed, there is a higher chance of the nail becoming infected by a fungus infection because the nail plate (the part we trim) is lifted from the underlying nail bed. Have it checked by your pcp or seek help from a podiatrist who can recommend treatment options ranging from topical meds, oral meds, laser therapy or surgery.
Answered 4/11/2017
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