Suggest Treatment For Black-brown Spot On Toe

Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2015

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Question : I have this spot on my toe under my toenail. It is brown and black. No pain What is it ?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
injury, infection or tumor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

this is either an injury (clotted blood), an infection or a tumor. I can't say whether it's a benign or a malignant one.

A rapid appearance is against tumors. Infections and injuries will usually appear abruptly.

You should contact a dermatologist for a close look.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar