Question 1

i have a black spot under both of my big toe nails. what can cause black spots under my big toe?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Usually is caused by toe hitting end of shoe. See podiatrist to be sure.

Question 2

i have 2 small black spots at the base under my middle toenail.  i don't recall banging it but was stepped on once.  i don't know if it has grown?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: It is nit unusual for that discoloration to occur under a toenail that has been traumatized and it may last weeks. If you have more concern, consult a podiatrist for evaluation and advice.

Question 3

i have a brown mark kind of circular shaped under my big toenail for the past 4 months which hasn't gotten any bigger or smaller which has 3 black spots inside the brown mark and i was wondering what it could be. i've had no injury to my foot at all?

Accepted Answer

Need examination : Lesions that present themselves under toenails need to be examined. I would go to your family doctor or if you have a podiatrist that you see.  Biopsy might be required to help diagnose the lesion.

Question 4

is the black spot on my toe a bruise or toenail fungus? how to tell?

Accepted Answer

See the podiatrist: A bruise is the result of a blood blister under the nail plate which can lift the nail plate from the underlying bed.  This could lead to toenail fungus.  However, not all black spots are bruises or infections, like fungus.  There is other growths that discolor the nails, including some cancers.  To be safe, have a podiatrist examine your toenail.

Question 5

black spots of blood on the soles of my foot . is it blood clots?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion, without examining the lesions. Moles and melanoma can also occur on the soles of feet. It would be prudent to see your doctor.

Question 6

i have got a hole on my foot for more than a year now no wider then 4mm. thought it might be a verruca but only has a couple of black spots.helpplease?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: Need exam for diagnosis. Need diagnosis for treatment strategy, if any. A single hole? Bottom of foot in callous? Pain? Bleeding?

Question 7

my big toe nail on my left foot has black spots on it.

Accepted Answer

This would need to : Be checked out to determine if it is blood,  fungus, maybe a wart or worse a melanoma....usually it is blood, or even sock lint but the others should be ruled out.

Question 8

under skin red spots on end of big toe. also have toenail fungus on same toe.

Accepted Answer

Red dots: near toes could be an extension of fungus onto the skin from your toenail. Get some help and see a podiatrist or skin doctor for more clarification and treatment.

Question 9

i have copd and am prone to bronchitis. for most symptoms. for the rash on scalp, lower back, knees, yellow spots on toenails.... could this be psoriasis? i have a family history of it and don't know the best course of action. my scalp is the worst.

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Eval needed:  I hope that no doctor would try to provide you with a diagnosis based only on this information. As assessment is needed for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 10

what causes bronchitis and black spots in mucus?

Accepted Answer

Black material: May be old, deoxygenated blood.

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What causes black spots on toenails

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I have a black spot under both of my big toe nails. what can cause black spots under my big toe?

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I have 2 small black spots at the base under my middle toenail. i don't recall banging it but was stepped on once. i don't know if it has grown?

A member asked:

I have a brown mark kind of circular shaped under my big toenail for the past 4 months which hasn't gotten any bigger or smaller which has 3 black spots inside the brown mark and i was wondering what it could be. i've had no injury to my foot at all?

A member asked:

Is the black spot on my toe a bruise or toenail fungus? how to tell?

A member asked:

Black spots of blood on the soles of my foot . is it blood clots?

A member asked:

I have got a hole on my foot for more than a year now no wider then 4mm. thought it might be a verruca but only has a couple of black spots.helpplease?

A member asked:

My big toe nail on my left foot has black spots on it.

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Under skin red spots on end of big toe. also have toenail fungus on same toe.

A member asked:

I have copd and am prone to bronchitis. for most symptoms. for the rash on scalp, lower back, knees, yellow spots on toenails.... could this be psoriasis? i have a family history of it and don't know the best course of action. my scalp is the worst.

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What causes bronchitis and black spots in mucus?

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