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I've a black mark under my toenail for the past 4 months which hasn't grown or reduced in size. i no i haven't injured my foot and now i've got 3 much smaller marks on my areola that are the same as on under my toe nail. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Alan Lasnover answered

SEE DERMATOLOGIST: You are on the right track when you consider trauma, but since the back mark under the toenail has not changed in several months, I believe that a trusted dermatologist should be seen, to check both sites, although I know of no single condition which would effect both areas.

Answered 11/10/2020

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A member asked:

I've a black mark under my toenail for the past 4 months which hasn't grown or reduced in size. i no i haven't injured my foot and now i've got 3 much smaller marks on my areola that are the same as on under my toe nail. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Lasnover answered

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