Top answers from doctors based on your search:
Black and blue under toenail
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Scott Keithanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
Photo documentation.: A black/ blue spot under the nail in a 16 year old is probably nothing more than a bit of dried blood trapped under the nail. This could be the conseq... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Bruise: He likely hit his toe & accumulated blood beneath the nail. When this happens it takes a long time for the stain to grow out. Kids toenails grow a... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
366 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
If you were healing: well and you suddenly have marked swelling - I would advise your podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
509 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Trauma: Usually trauma or injury will cause bleeding under the nail and the appearance of being black & blue.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eric Tepperanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Trauma to toenail: It usually is indicative of a traumatic event to the toenail. The discoloration is a sub ungual (beneath the nail) hematoma.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam Teichmananswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience
Rubbing in a shoe: If you are runner this is a common occurence due to pressure with the nail and the shoes. We call this runner nail. If you are a runner or not sekin... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vadim Glukhanswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 25 years experience
Chronic injury: May be caused by ill-fitting shoes.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 54-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
See below: May be from direct trauma to nail causing bleeding under the nail. If toenails are too long &/or footwear is too short, nail trauma can occur. If u ha... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrea Brandanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
See a doctor: My concern here is whether this is a bruise or something else. If you can't recall any trauma or wearing tight shoes, perhaps this is not a bruise. Me... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amandeep Kauranswered
Family Medicine 12 years experience
Toe nail: If you do not have any other symptoms and no more spots appear then it’s generally not a reason to worry about. But if you are concerned then please c... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
134 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
People also searched for:
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.