What Does Dark Nails Mean- 301 Questions Answered

What does dents in moon of nail mean? I am seeing dents in the moon of the nail. Also, the skin keeps going behind. Does anyone know what problem is this and why it's coming?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa General Physician | Delhi

Pitting of nails can sometimes indicate underlying serious diseases so video consult for detailed history and right guidance and treatment ... Read More

My nails are in dark colour.. they are not in a proper whitish colour as they usually are.. what should i do for that.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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This may be nutritional deficiency. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

My skin is dry. Also, my thumb nails are too dark. What could be the reason and how to get this cured

Asked for Female, 31 Years 75 Views v

Dr. Priyanka Sutariya Dermatologist | Rajkot

U need to get tested for blood and start some Omega supplements ... Read More

First dark line appeared on index finger nail of right hand, second dark line appeared on ring finger nail of right hand.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 292 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Without seeing can't treat..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ... Read More

I'm observing dark spots under my toe nail and a thin line on my thumb nail. No pain on any of the nails

Asked for Female, 26 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Need to see to rule out melanoma. please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

I have a dark black line on my finger nail. It was very light few days back. But now it has become darker.

Asked for Female, 0 Years 131 Views v

Dr. A Ompriya Cosmetologist | Chennai

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It’s a normal finding only ... Read More

I got my nail broke in rugby and just noticed I have a dark patch under my nail and mother wants me to get it checked out

Asked for Female, 20 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Need to check whether it's nail psoriasis or fungal infection.. send photos ... Read More

The skin are just below the nails is little dark what can be the probable causes for this and remedy. The skin darkness is spread to a very small area I.e. the small part of the skin attached to the nail

Asked for Male, 26 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Hello, May be anemia. CONSULT A dermatologist Ok. ... Read More

I have dark skin around or at the base of my nails in both hands and feet. I scrub them daily but it’s not effective.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from nail fungus.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and trea ... Read More

Hi I have dark grey line on my left hand thumb nail. See attached. What could be the reason for this?

Asked for Male, 32 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Sandeep Gupta Dermatologist | Delhi

Please get dermatologist consult in person for possible dermoscopy. Usually it is nevus ... Read More

It is there from 4 to 5 years with no pain. It got a bit darker . Is it something dangerous. Please suggest

Asked for Female, 57 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

Finger nails are showing discolouration and white and end.of nails is dark . No any other symptoms observed

Asked for Male, 50 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika Dermatologist | Srikakulam

Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. Discolored nails are sometimes sign of some other internal organ dysfunction. ... Read More

Hello My son’s middle and ring fingers got caught in a door about 5 days ago. Since then, both his fingernails have turned dark purple. There is mild swelling and pain when pressed, but no bleeding. He can move his fingers normally. Please advise if this still needs any treatment or if it will heal on its? Is there anything serious?

Asked for Male, 17 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Wait for 1 more week It will heal itself ... Read More

Hi, I am 33 years old. I have diabetes. My nail was broken all time and near nail skin in my fingers getting darker. How I manage this?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of biting too. When my skin peels off skin near nails become dark too.. I How to cure my cuticles and nails. Any cream to stop skin peeling and nail growth.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My husband is having slight vertical lines on toe thumb nail.He is having this since 2 years now.There no pain irritation or anything.Is this normal or anything concerning like nail melanoma?Please reply.Pics attached.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 154 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My toenails are getting brittle, the nail is coming out and coming off again and again.,pain, Puch,.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

It may be fungal infection. Need to check to confirm. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

The area around my finger nails are darker than my hand clr. (Image attached) . I have also tried moisturizer and other options but there is no improvement.

Asked for Male, 17 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

Please don't mind, probably u r not whithish in such cases this is normal. Or your hb is very good. Don't worry. Relax ... Read More

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello, I've noticed horizontal dark lines on my nails developing since last two weeks. Right now it's on 2 fingernails. I have nail psoriasis since 2022 (not taking any medicine for that). I developed fungal infection on my right thumbnail and got treated for it in May 2024. Right now I'm taking medicine Benfica Forte for Vitamin B12 insufficiency

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

What does this mean? Is this a sign of something serious like cancer? I'm scared.. please help me to understand

Asked for Female, 23 Years 336 Views v

Dr. Karthic Kumar K R Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Coimbatore

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Can I have a proper history of this .. kindly connect on WhatsApp 959798368zero..wil help u ... Read More

What does it mean that there Multiple small follicles seen in bilateral ovaries , please explain me. In MRI report And Small (~12×10.5mms) seen in right ovary?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 245 Views v

Dr. Shruti Dahiya Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Delhi

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Please share your reports. Or please specify your query clearly ... Read More

Hello Doctor, -My nails growth has decreased significantly and they come in uneven shape and very fragile. -The skin under my cuticles is black and peeled. - there are ridges on my nails. I have attached the photo of my mails. Please guide. Thanks

Asked for Female, 23 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

This could be Trachyonychoa or nail Lichen planus. Is there any systemic symptoms associated? ... Read More

Are my nails turning blue ? I mean is there a cyanosis also I have experiencing lot of hiccups today .

Asked for Male, 24 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

immediately consult ... Read More

Hi, I am 34 yrs, female, weighing 50-51kgs. I have thyroid from last 8-9yrs, which happened during pregnancy. Later I developed sjogren syndrome. Suddenly from few days I can see my nails are turning dark yellow from the top and corners. Also urine is appearing bright dark yellow. Along with swelling on face and body, itching at jaw line and eyes.

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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Pls get Cbc , rbs , liver function tests, Urine routine , Kidney function test , Crp , esr . Get blood tests done and have a follow up. ... Read More

I have done my CBC and it remarks as Normochromic Normocytic What does it mean It my report normal? Please tell

Asked for Male, 24 Years 274 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

3days ago I got hurt in my big toe in a auto after the auto put the break. It was paining too much that day. But still I managed the day by applying move spray and ice cubes. Now today I noticed my toe is turning dark inside the nail. I don't know what should I do. Will my toe get normal?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

consult online ... Read More

Hello doctor why my nails are like this, what do to? Which deficiency it is showing. See the pic mentioned

Asked for Male, 20 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am not bleeding well Just the 20% of my usual flows in the initial days of periods. Could this be due to unprotected sex that I had a week ago before my due dates of periods and could this mean pregnancy? If yes what are the natural foods/ways which can stop pregnancy or would lead to miscarriage? Or it due be due some other factors also like s

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 146 Views v

Dr. Aarti Jiyani Gynecologist | Surat

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If you had taken any pill it can be it's side effects ... Read More

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What does dark nails mean

What does dents in moon of nail mean? I am seeing dents in the moon of the nail. Also, the skin keeps going behind. Does anyone know what problem is this and why it's coming?

My nails are in dark colour.. they are not in a proper whitish colour as they usually are.. what should i do for that.

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My skin is dry. Also, my thumb nails are too dark. What could be the reason and how to get this cured

First dark line appeared on index finger nail of right hand, second dark line appeared on ring finger nail of right hand.

I'm observing dark spots under my toe nail and a thin line on my thumb nail. No pain on any of the nails

I have a dark black line on my finger nail. It was very light few days back. But now it has become darker.

I got my nail broke in rugby and just noticed I have a dark patch under my nail and mother wants me to get it checked out

The skin are just below the nails is little dark what can be the probable causes for this and remedy. The skin darkness is spread to a very small area I.e. the small part of the skin attached to the nail

I have dark skin around or at the base of my nails in both hands and feet. I scrub them daily but it’s not effective.

Hi I have dark grey line on my left hand thumb nail. See attached. What could be the reason for this?

It is there from 4 to 5 years with no pain. It got a bit darker . Is it something dangerous. Please suggest

Finger nails are showing discolouration and white and end.of nails is dark . No any other symptoms observed

Hi, I am 33 years old. I have diabetes. My nail was broken all time and near nail skin in my fingers getting darker. How I manage this?

My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of biting too. When my skin peels off skin near nails become dark too.. I How to cure my cuticles and nails. Any cream to stop skin peeling and nail growth.

My husband is having slight vertical lines on toe thumb nail.He is having this since 2 years now.There no pain irritation or anything.Is this normal or anything concerning like nail melanoma?Please reply.Pics attached.

My toenails are getting brittle, the nail is coming out and coming off again and again.,pain, Puch,.

The area around my finger nails are darker than my hand clr. (Image attached) . I have also tried moisturizer and other options but there is no improvement.

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

What does this mean? Is this a sign of something serious like cancer? I'm scared.. please help me to understand

What does it mean that there Multiple small follicles seen in bilateral ovaries , please explain me. In MRI report And Small (~12×10.5mms) seen in right ovary?

Hello Doctor, -My nails growth has decreased significantly and they come in uneven shape and very fragile. -The skin under my cuticles is black and peeled. - there are ridges on my nails. I have attached the photo of my mails. Please guide. Thanks

Are my nails turning blue ? I mean is there a cyanosis also I have experiencing lot of hiccups today .

I have done my CBC and it remarks as Normochromic Normocytic What does it mean It my report normal? Please tell

3days ago I got hurt in my big toe in a auto after the auto put the break. It was paining too much that day. But still I managed the day by applying move spray and ice cubes. Now today I noticed my toe is turning dark inside the nail. I don't know what should I do. Will my toe get normal?

Hello doctor why my nails are like this, what do to? Which deficiency it is showing. See the pic mentioned

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