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Ask the doctor: What's the best way to treat toenail fungus?

November 1, 2013

Q.My toenails are thick and discolored. They're so unsightly that I'm too embarrassed to wear sandals when I go on vacation. What can I do about them?

See your doctor or podiatrist to have your toes examined. The doctor may scrape a sample from under your nail to look at under a microscope and determine what type of fungus is causing the problem.

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