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How To Differentiate Bruised Toenail And Fungal Toenail?
How would I be able to tell the difference between a slightly bruised (probably recovering bruise) toenail and a mild fungal toenail infection? There is a section of the nail that is an off-whiteish yellow color, but it doesn't seem to be growing or expanding.
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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In short: If you had injury it is bruise and in fungal infection nail gets distorted and is chronic condition.
Explanation: For definite confirmation go for KOH preparation, you will find fungal filaments on microscopic examination and in case of bruise nothing will be there.
In short: If you had injury it is bruise and in fungal infection nail gets distorted and is chronic condition.
Explanation: For definite confirmation go for KOH preparation, you will find fungal filaments on microscopic examination and in case of bruise nothing will be there.
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