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Toenail infection?
Hi, i've blunt trauma to my toenail around 2 weeks back and its semi-detached. It now smells kind of funky but does not hurt as badly as it used to nor look swollen and red. Could it still be an infection?
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Yes it could be infection. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment.
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