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What Causes Purple Discoloration Along Sides Of Toenails?
I have a stripe underneath my toenails of my big toes on the rightside of the right toe and left side of the left toe they are a dark purple and there is no pain. I discovered the discoloration upon removing my toenail polish. Any ideas why this would happen?
Thu, 16 Aug 2018
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It might be a fungal infection which starts from the edge of the toe nail. You can apply topical antifungal like Clotrimazole. If discoloration persist, better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks.
It might be a fungal infection which starts from the edge of the toe nail. You can apply topical antifungal like Clotrimazole. If discoloration persist, better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks.
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