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What causees toenails to turn black around the edges?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Many things: Many things can cause discoloration of a toe nail. It could be blood resulting from a history of trauma or a fungal infection. I would advise seeing a podiatrist or dermatologist to rule out anything more serious, such as melanoma.
Answered 11/2/2019
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Black toe nails: Black colored toenails could be from trauma, fungus , hematoma and even a rare form of cancer. See a podiatrist for a biopsy to play it safe.
Answered 1/3/2019
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