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What is wrong with this person's toes? (Maybe NSFW)

Asked by DigitalBlue (7105points) August 18th, 2012

The photo is kind of unpleasant, especially if you’re squeamish about feet.

So… what’s going on with this foot?

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10 Answers

keobooks's avatar

I can’t say for sure, but it’s not as gross as the Human Tree Man

Lightlyseared's avatar

A fungal nail and skin infection combined with not having had the nails cut for a long time.

FutureMemory's avatar

Neglect, with the end result as @Lightlyseared described. I’ve seen my father’s (end-stage diabetic) feet look similar, but not as severe.

ZEPHYRA's avatar

Not a good footsie partner! Circulatory problems?

Shippy's avatar

I feel sad for that person. Neglect it appears

flo's avatar

I’ve seen images like that before. Is it possible that it is because of pain? I know someone whoe nails hurt when being clipped.

creative1's avatar

I concur with @Lightlyseared that they have a fungal nail and skin infection and lack of care of their toe nails.

RareDenver's avatar

Urgh. That looks like one serious fungal infection.

susanc's avatar

And those fungified nails get thick and strong. My husband had some of that fungus – nothing compared to this – and he could only trim those two toenails by grinding them down with a Dremel tool.

DigitalBlue's avatar

I assumed fungus and neglect, but I really wasn’t sure. Thanks! :)

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