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What Causes Toe To Become Sore To Touch?
Question: Hello,
The end of my toe has become sore to touch. Under the nail appears dry, end of toe seems dry too almost like a callus. Doesnt hurt unless touched. Otherwise healthy.
The end of my toe has become sore to touch. Under the nail appears dry, end of toe seems dry too almost like a callus. Doesnt hurt unless touched. Otherwise healthy.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From the attached image it seems to be a fungal infection of the nails. Such nail infections need systemic anti fungal agents for 6-8 weeks. It is best to consult a dermatologist and get the proper treatment done.
Meanwhile avoid any injury to the area, do not try to pick under the nails as that can cause further infection. Keeping the area clean will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Likely to be fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From the attached image it seems to be a fungal infection of the nails. Such nail infections need systemic anti fungal agents for 6-8 weeks. It is best to consult a dermatologist and get the proper treatment done.
Meanwhile avoid any injury to the area, do not try to pick under the nails as that can cause further infection. Keeping the area clean will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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