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Why Is The Skin On Top Of My Left Big Toe Yellow?

Posted on Fri, 23 Apr 2021

Question: Hi the skin on top of my left big toe is yellow.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to have some more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would like to have some more information.
1.What is the duration of discoloration of the toe?
2.Is the left Great toe painful?
3.Is there any history of trauma?
Please provide the above details,I can clarify.
Wish you good health
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (12 hours later)

Its been slightly yellow for many months now, but was noticeably worse starting today. It is not painful, has occasionally been itchy, and the skin feels hard and tight.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description and pics,it could be fungal infection.
Bacterial infection causes pain, redness etc.so,it is excluded
Please consult a Dermatologist,get examined clinically and proceed further.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy