Nail fungus may not be the real problem

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have followed your advice about using Vicks to kill a toenail fungus I had for years. My problem is that the toenails on my big toes have lifted and they don’t want to return to normal. Any suggestions?

DEAR READER: Perhaps something other than a fungus is going on. Make an appointment with a podiatrist to determine whether the nails will fall off freely or need to be cut back, and whether a fungal infection persists or an unidentified issue remains.

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