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onychomycosis?
Some of my nails look indented and I'm not sure if its a vitamin deficiency or a fungus.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It can be due to fungal infection or psoriasis. What you need to do is consult a dermatologist and get a KOH examination of the skin scrapings and a biopsy of small skin/nail sample done if the symptoms persist. KOH examination of the area will clarify whether it is due to fungal infection or not.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
It can be due to fungal infection or psoriasis. What you need to do is consult a dermatologist and get a KOH examination of the skin scrapings and a biopsy of small skin/nail sample done if the symptoms persist. KOH examination of the area will clarify whether it is due to fungal infection or not.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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