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What Causes Itching Around The Nail Beds Of Big Toes?

My 10 year old son is complaining that he is itching around the nail beds of primarily his big toes. To look at his toes you would not know there was an issue. he feels it on both feet. There is no symptoms anywhere except the nail bed bilaterally. Thanks for your help.
posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Helllo,
THankyou for your quiry.
It could be mild fungal infection,or just an allergy.You may apply nystatin ointment for some days ,if it does not relieves,and gets change in the colour of
nail bad get checked by a dermatologist and discuss further.
Regards,Dr.Maheshwari
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What Causes Itching Around The Nail Beds Of Big Toes?

Helllo, THankyou for your quiry. It could be mild fungal infection,or just an allergy.You may apply nystatin ointment for some days ,if it does not relieves,and gets change in the colour of nail bad get checked by a dermatologist and discuss further. Regards,Dr.Maheshwari