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What Causes Pigmentation Over The Toe Nails?
Question: Why are both my great toes black, I havent injured either of them. They really look gross
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pigmentation over the toe nails can either be due to nail infection or due to nail bed infections
I would like to have a look at the exact nail condition
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell if the pigmentation in both the nails developed together or one by one
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Please upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pigmentation over the toe nails can either be due to nail infection or due to nail bed infections
I would like to have a look at the exact nail condition
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell if the pigmentation in both the nails developed together or one by one
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
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