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What could cause dark shadows on your toes just below the toenail?
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Bruising or disease: Dark areas below the toenail can be a sign of bruising type damage to the nailbed. It could also be something as serious as a cancer. Get it checked out by a podiatrist or dermatologist.
Answered 5/12/2019
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