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My boyfriend has discoloration in his toenails. if we have children will this pass on to our children? i don't have discoloration in my toenails.
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Talk with MD: This discoloration is most likely a fungal infection. It is very easy for this to occur, and is relatively simple to treat. Have him talk to his doctor or a podiatrist. This will not pass on to a child.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Depends: What is the discoloration from? Is it fungus? Is it dried blood? Or a longitudinal dark band? Either way........Not sure that is a big deal in the grand scheme of having children.
Answered 10/4/2016
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