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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.

Answered 5/12/2019

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My left big toe nail is a gray color and there's a darker line right at the end of my toenail before you get to the white part. There's no pain either?

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Why is my toenail darkening on the sides? Only one toe has a nail that's turning dark in the corner. Is it a sign of a fungus or caused by my shoes?

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I have dry, itchy, cracked skin, and thickened heels on my feet. I have dark toenails & fungus for over twenty years. How can I get rid of this ?

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