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What Is Cause For Nail Getting Black , Damage And Thick

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Posted on Tue, 28 May 2024
Question: nail getting black , damage and thick
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be toenail fungus

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
If the toenail is black , thick and damaged most probably it can be toenail fungus.
Taking oral antifungal medications is needed. Also you may take antifungal polish cyclopirox.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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What Is Cause For Nail Getting Black , Damage And Thick

Brief Answer: Can be toenail fungus Detailed Answer: Hello, I read your query and here is my advice. If the toenail is black , thick and damaged most probably it can be toenail fungus. Taking oral antifungal medications is needed. Also you may take antifungal polish cyclopirox. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.