Black patches/spots on finger nails

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From last two weeks my mother started facing these issues. There are black spots on the corner of finger nails as can be seen in the image. There is no itching, no pain or other associated complaints. What could be the reason? How to cure it? Is there anything serious?

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Dr. Sriharsha.T Dermatologist 23 yrs exp Visakhapatnam · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sriharsha.T

Dermatologist 23 yrs exp Visakhapatnam

This might be fungal infection which might be chronic this is not something very serious this might be because of excessive dipping of hands in water

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dermatologist is the right person to take care of it please approaches a dermatologist

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