A member asked:

Brown spots in my toe nails that look like bruises. what could be the cause? is it diabetic foot?

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Trauma: To nails from shoes is most likely cause. See podiatrist.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many possibilities: It could be a fungal or bacterial infection. It could be bruising due to tight shoes or trauma. It could be a pigmentation of the underlying skin. It could be a skin disorder or melanoma, or it could be one of a number of many other possibilities. If you are diabetic you have "diabetic feet". Have your feet checked out by a professional.

Answered 11/6/2016

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