Question 1

why are my toenails so dark?

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0_o: It can mean multiple things, from trauma, to mycotic nails, to many many more.  If painful or new please go see a podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 2

why is my toenails turning dark?

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Sounds like fungis: Keep in mind... The fda has recently come out with a blanket statement that toenail fungus can not be cured.  It is "managed" by a number of modalities, but it can always come back in the future.

Question 3

why are my toenails turning black?

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Minor trauma: This usually indicates blood underneath the nail plate. Many runners suffer from this due to inadequate depth of the toe box portion of a running shoe.

Question 4

what causes black lines in the toenails?

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Sometimes this: Is a normal variant, sometimes it could be blood that is dried, melanoma at times needs to be ruled out.

Question 5

what are reasons why my toenails are turning brown?

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Couple of things: If you have had injury to the toenail then it might be blood under the toenail,  it most likely is a fungus that is developing.
See a podiatrist to have it checked.

Question 6

why would  my toenails getting darker from the sides?

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Think fungus: Fungal infections of the nail(s), or onychomycosis.  A podiatrist can make the diagnosis, and offer treatment options.

Question 7

how can i treat my toenail?

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What's the matter?: What's the matter with your toenail?  Is it loose, broken, ingrown, pus, drainage?  In any case, you might be best served to see a physician for a referral to a podiatrist to definitively care for you.  Best of luck.

Question 8

why do my toenails look grey?

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Gray Nails: One possible cause of blue-gray nail discoloration is using the drug minocycline. This broad-spectrum antibiotic has been found to turn nails a light blue-gray color. However, there are many other causes of nail discoloration as well, including fungal infection, chronic diseases and the use of various medications. Contact your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.

Question 9

why are my toenails dark grey?

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Depends: It may depend on what color your natural skin color is. Some dark skinned individuals have dark gray streaks in their toenails fingernails. However there are other causes of it which may include a hematoma or melanoma or fungal infection. Have your podiatrist check it out.

Question 10

i have a freckle under my toenail?

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You should have : It evaluated by a podiatrist or dermatologist. Hyperpigmented lesions need to be assessed to determine if benign or malignant.

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