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A 26-year-old female asked:

if i have a fungus in my toe nail is it possible that it could cause me to get ringworm on my skin?

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Dr. Mike Deldar answered

Cosmetic Dentistry 24 years experience

Go to dermatologist: Have a dermatologist help you with your nail fungus and get his opinion on your skin issue.

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Podiatry 38 years experience

They are : 2 different problems so get it checked by dermatologist or podiatrist in area.

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