Why Are My Toe Nails Turning Black- 1420 Questions Answered

Two of my toes are turning purple and black. One toe is completely purple while the other one just has a patch but it gets darker as days go by

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

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.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately for detailed information and prescription. ... Read More

Toe Nails of my both feet have got horizontal line. In left feet toe half of the toe nail has turned black and bit shiny . This half part is not connected to inner skin. What it may be or indication of any disease?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 152 Views v

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

It's nail fungus..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending Photos ... Read More

My toe nail is turning yellow and hard.I observed the condition 3-4 weeks ago.I am attaching a picture.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 100 Views v

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

Don't worry...you are suffering from nail fungus causing this colour change... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for deta ... Read More

I have black under my toe and it cracked my nail and the black is still there what could it be

Asked for Female, 26 Years 145 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

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Hi dear seems to be a fungal infection You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effects Medicines will reach you via courier serv ... Read More

Last month my friend's toe Nail had a injury but didn't bleed. Since then it slowly started turning dark blue then to maroon. Now it seems to be dark. We doubt if there is a blood clot. Please suggest any remedies and whom to consult regarding the same.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Swadesh Kumar Goyal General Physician | Rourkela

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Yes,it is blood clotted.It may resolve faster with warm water fomentation. ... Read More

My wife's nails are turning black and also coming out. She gave birth to baby girl in october 2015. Initially it was one finger, now slowly all nails (hand) are turning black. Last day she informed that it is paining a little. Is it soemthing serious? She is 31 yr old 50 kg.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 378 Views v

Dr. Harsha General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there...I can understand your concern. if only the nails are turning black, then it could be due to onychomycosis, that is, fungal infection of the nails. but even other causes like drug induced ... Read More

Nails of Index and little toe are blackish of right leg..all other toes are normal..and in left leg same nails of left foot also turning black. Hand nails are fine .

Asked for Female, 18 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Mamta Shah Cosmetologist | Ahmedabad

Hello It seems like toenail fungal infection You need to share more details for better treatment ... Read More

My mother is having black toe nails from the past 6-7 months. She is also facing severe hairfall for the past few months. Could anyone tell me what is the reason behind this black toe nail. Only the two thumb nails are having this. It only appeared this year only.

Asked for Female, 53 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

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iron deficiency ... Read More

I am gynaecologist by profession. I am having black strip on my toe nail. Not painful.nail plate below nailplate is thinned out.

Asked for Male, 65 Years 123 Views v

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

Probably nail fungus..As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Have developed black spot on the left and right toe nail. Please advisw what it could be and do i have to visit a docter. Its been a month now.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 275 Views v

Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj Dermatologist | Delhi

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Thanks for contacting us!! but as this is a public platform we can give v vague replies and not specific! You must visit a Dermatologist near by to your residence Or you can contact us at: Dr Deep ... Read More

I have noticed this blackness or tanning just down my nails..can you please tell me what is this..I have these on fingers of both hands but is more visible in right one. I have attached the photo, take a look It was alsways there little bit but now it is more visible. Also i have googled about it and it shows thyroid problem and other disease such

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Asked for Female, 21 Years 33 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

I am 19 weeks pregnant and have an ingrown nail in the toe. I donot have any swelling but the corner is filled with pus and have turned little black. There is no pain unless the toe have hit anything. Please tell me if it will affect baby and whats the solution.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

It will not affect your baby but you need safe antibiotics for infection. Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

Hi , My lips have turned black. How can I reverse it back to its original colour? P.S - I have been subjected to Psychiatrist medicine for too long , not sure it's a side effect of that. Kindly suggest appropriate measures. Thanks !

Asked for Male, 29 Years 41 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

Kindly see attached there is a discoloration on my left leg toe kindly suggest some medications or ointments

Asked for Female, 36 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

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Counselling is required for the treatment ... Read More

I have walked continuously for many days for studying and the area near thighs turned black due to excessive walking n friction i guess what to do...darkness can be reduced ?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

Yes The cause of friction needs to be addressed so that it doesn’t persist or recur ... Read More

Hello, Can anyone tell what's the problem with my toe nail and how can it be cured. Will it spread to entire nail?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 60 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

Hi Doctor, Attached photo of my left toe. Last year half of my same toe nail was dead so i cut it with a nail cutter and then in grew back. Since then the left side of the nail doesnt grow properly. And now there is discolouration on both sides and it feels like its going to get detached. The red/brown colour is my mehendi stain. Pls advise if

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ... 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 118 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

This black line is on toe thumb nail since past 6 months . No injury .Initially big line but after cutting nail this line is reducing. What is this line on nail?

Asked for Male, 45 Years 123 Views v

Dr. L Soumiya Nandhini General Practitioner | Tiruppur

Hi it seems like an injury or a prick Do u have any pain ... Read More

This is my daughter, 10.5 months old and has something on her toe nail. Is it normal or something to worry about ?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings looks like normal colour change ... Read More

Actually she is a patient with biliary atresia and had a kasai procedure done at the age of 3 months. She is having cracks in her finger nails since 2-3 months. She takes syp zincovit every day and apart from that all the other nutritional supplements like vit a d e k calcimax udiliv. What could be the reason and what to do? Is it because of zinc d

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Asked for Male, 5 Years 31 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

Hi Doctors, Can you please help understanding what has happened to my grandmother's toe. This thing feels very hard like stone. And pains a little when squeezed from Side.

Asked for Male, 60 Years 80 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 have a nail disorder.. I have black lines in my nails I think I m suffering from furrows a nail disorder before a month I had done power polish on my nails may be this was done by power polish.. please suggest me the ways to cure it ...

Asked for Female, 25 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Don't worry, please do online consultation for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

I am diabetic , my leg toe nail got infected .. kindly suggest any cream My sugar hb1ac 7.6 Kindly suggest

Asked for Female, 38 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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

Hi Sir/ mam I am noticing something black on my toe nails Please suggest what should be done? Thanks

Asked for Female, 33 Years 38 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 baby is 9 months old and his toe nail is coming off. He didn't have any injury, what could be the reason?

Asked for Female, 1 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Varun Ramesh Pediatrician | Delhi

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A variety of reasons may be there for this, including some infections, micro nutrient deficiency, autoimmune diseases etc, It is bet tree r to consult in person for the same, if problem persists or wo ... 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 87 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 149 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

Hi i am facing this problem past a year. I had 3 Ingrown nail surgeries and one full nail avulsion. Still nail is getting grown to the one side and greater toe swollen at the side where it is growing. Can someone please help me here what should be the problem and proper treatment? So far r i had consulted genaral surgeon. Iam worried little bit. K

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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Kindly consult online for detailed evaluation and treatment regarding the same. Detailed discussion and evaluation helps in proper diagnosis and reaching the right conclusion You can also consult on ... Read More

Hello Doctor, From the past 7 days i could see there is a small lump or granuloma near my big toe nail. I once tried to tear apart a part of skin just like that post which it got inflamed and took this shape. However, am applying betadine to clean that lump and taking Camyda 300 for last 4 days straight. The pain has reduced a bit but the size of

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 442 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

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Why are my toe nails turning black

Two of my toes are turning purple and black. One toe is completely purple while the other one just has a patch but it gets darker as days go by

Toe Nails of my both feet have got horizontal line. In left feet toe half of the toe nail has turned black and bit shiny . This half part is not connected to inner skin. What it may be or indication of any disease?

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My toe nail is turning yellow and hard.I observed the condition 3-4 weeks ago.I am attaching a picture.

I have black under my toe and it cracked my nail and the black is still there what could it be

Last month my friend's toe Nail had a injury but didn't bleed. Since then it slowly started turning dark blue then to maroon. Now it seems to be dark. We doubt if there is a blood clot. Please suggest any remedies and whom to consult regarding the same.

My wife's nails are turning black and also coming out. She gave birth to baby girl in october 2015. Initially it was one finger, now slowly all nails (hand) are turning black. Last day she informed that it is paining a little. Is it soemthing serious? She is 31 yr old 50 kg.

Nails of Index and little toe are blackish of right leg..all other toes are normal..and in left leg same nails of left foot also turning black. Hand nails are fine .

My mother is having black toe nails from the past 6-7 months. She is also facing severe hairfall for the past few months. Could anyone tell me what is the reason behind this black toe nail. Only the two thumb nails are having this. It only appeared this year only.

I am gynaecologist by profession. I am having black strip on my toe nail. Not painful.nail plate below nailplate is thinned out.

Have developed black spot on the left and right toe nail. Please advisw what it could be and do i have to visit a docter. Its been a month now.

I am 19 weeks pregnant and have an ingrown nail in the toe. I donot have any swelling but the corner is filled with pus and have turned little black. There is no pain unless the toe have hit anything. Please tell me if it will affect baby and whats the solution.

Hi , My lips have turned black. How can I reverse it back to its original colour? P.S - I have been subjected to Psychiatrist medicine for too long , not sure it's a side effect of that. Kindly suggest appropriate measures. Thanks !

Kindly see attached there is a discoloration on my left leg toe kindly suggest some medications or ointments

I have walked continuously for many days for studying and the area near thighs turned black due to excessive walking n friction i guess what to do...darkness can be reduced ?

Hello, Can anyone tell what's the problem with my toe nail and how can it be cured. Will it spread to entire nail?

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.

This black line is on toe thumb nail since past 6 months . No injury .Initially big line but after cutting nail this line is reducing. What is this line on nail?

This is my daughter, 10.5 months old and has something on her toe nail. Is it normal or something to worry about ?

Hi Doctors, Can you please help understanding what has happened to my grandmother's toe. This thing feels very hard like stone. And pains a little when squeezed from Side.

Hello I have a nail disorder.. I have black lines in my nails I think I m suffering from furrows a nail disorder before a month I had done power polish on my nails may be this was done by power polish.. please suggest me the ways to cure it ...

I am diabetic , my leg toe nail got infected .. kindly suggest any cream My sugar hb1ac 7.6 Kindly suggest

Hi Sir/ mam I am noticing something black on my toe nails Please suggest what should be done? Thanks

My baby is 9 months old and his toe nail is coming off. He didn't have any injury, what could be the reason?

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.

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