Question 1

i have a thin dark scaly spot on my areola. i can scrape it off easily with my fingernail and by the next day, its back. it's not eczema or psoriasis.

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: You need to see a dermatologist. It may not be significant but could be marker of more significant problem.

Question 2

hi, next to my middle fingernail is a dark green spot under the skin. its not under the nail, just next to it. it really hurts when i pressure it. ?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: Fading bruise or infection. Use of anagesics and observation, If no improvement MD visit

Question 3

i poke white part of my eye hour ago with fingernail while taking out contact.shows dark red spot that hurts will it stop hurting on its own ?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhage : Your white of your eye likely has a small hemorrhage from the mild eye trauma from pinching the contact lens. It's self limited &amp; usually resolves in a week. The pain should resolve soon. Your eye may feel slight irritated though. Try frequent artificial tears (4-6 times). If your symptoms worsen with any change in vision, seek attention by your eye MD.

Question 4

i often get fingernail size dark bruises,blackish,purple in colour on the backs of my hands ,they only last a day or two then disappear, and another one will come up in another spot,any ideas what or why this is?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 5

i have dark spots on my index finger nail that are not going away. i also have what appears to be a bruise or blood under the pad. it hurts to touch.?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Do you have fever? You want to be sure you're not describing osler's nodes - for photos,  see http://usmlemd.Wordpress.Com/2008/06/27/osler-nodes-vs-janeway-lesions-2/    which is a manifestation of endocarditis.

Question 6

i have a very tiny dark spot on the smile line of my middle finger nail. i think its new. it doesnt change in shape or hurt when i touch it. i am not taking medicines. what could it be? (and i dont think i hurt it?

Accepted Answer

: There are a number of things it can be.  Send picture as a start. Most likely you bumped it but do not recall.  Best to have local Dr look at you and it if it is not getting better.

Question 7

just had sex washing up drying off vague notice a dark spot in the pink part by the pee hold take finger nail and scrub it then blood come out of it what can this be?

Accepted Answer

: It could be anything, hard to tell. Take a look at that site in 12, 24 and 48 hours. If the site heals well, nothing to concern. If the lesion builds up again, you can get back here and describe the lesion then we may have some ideas.

Question 8

what causes white spots underneath your fingernails?

Accepted Answer

White Spots Nails: Difficult to answer without seeing these. It sounds as if it might be a harmless superficial fungous infection. Or, perhaps, from a nail cosmetic you may be using. See a dermatologist if you are worried about them.

Question 9

what causes white spots under your fingernails?

Accepted Answer

Nail: Usually trauma to the nails.

Question 10

what causes little white spots under your fingernails?

Accepted Answer

Leukonychia: Milk spots on nails are usually harmless &amp; related to nail trauma (such as biting nails). Other causes can be Iron, zinc or protein deficiency,  lead or arsenic poisoning, renal failure, cirrhosis, pneumonia, heart disease, psoriasis or marked psychological stress.

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I have a thin dark scaly spot on my areola. i can scrape it off easily with my fingernail and by the next day, its back. it's not eczema or psoriasis.

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Hi, next to my middle fingernail is a dark green spot under the skin. its not under the nail, just next to it. it really hurts when i pressure it. ?

A member asked:

I poke white part of my eye hour ago with fingernail while taking out contact.shows dark red spot that hurts will it stop hurting on its own ?

A member asked:

I often get fingernail size dark bruises,blackish,purple in colour on the backs of my hands ,they only last a day or two then disappear, and another one will come up in another spot,any ideas what or why this is?

A member asked:

I have dark spots on my index finger nail that are not going away. i also have what appears to be a bruise or blood under the pad. it hurts to touch.?

A member asked:

I have a very tiny dark spot on the smile line of my middle finger nail. i think its new. it doesnt change in shape or hurt when i touch it. i am not taking medicines. what could it be? (and i dont think i hurt it?

A member asked:

Just had sex washing up drying off vague notice a dark spot in the pink part by the pee hold take finger nail and scrub it then blood come out of it what can this be?

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What causes white spots underneath your fingernails?

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What causes white spots under your fingernails?

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What causes little white spots under your fingernails?

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