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A member asked:
Why is my pinky toenail dark colored? nd has been like this for a long time now
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Injury or fungus: This can occur following an injury or with a fungal infection. See your podiatrist.
Answered 7/18/2013
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Injury or infection: Discoloration of a toenail typically happens with injury (like bruising under the nail, or sometimes some kinds of fungal infections. Toenails grow slowly (3-4 months for a little toenail to completely grow out), so it's normal for the discoloration to last a long time. If you are having pain, or if the discoloration spreads to other nails or beyond just the nail, see your doctor to check it out.
Answered 7/2/2016
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Dark Toenail: There are several ways your toenail could turn black, including: injury or trauma to the nail or affected toe, fungal infection, repeated trauma from running or athletic activities, ill-fitting or tight shoes, malignant melanoma (an extremely rare condition). See your doctor for a diagnosis.
Answered 7/5/2013
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Toenail: Could be dark from fungus, subungual hematoma, micro trauma even cancer is a possibility. See a podiatrist for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 9/28/2016
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