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What Causes Black Pigmentation On Nail?
Question: dear doctor ,
i'm XXXXXXX , i have past 7 years my right and left leg thumb NAIL is BLACK. so im only wearing shoe public place . very shy . kindly give a Suggestion . how to remove nail .or curue for black nail . nail skin touch gromming . how to change white nail
i'm XXXXXXX , i have past 7 years my right and left leg thumb NAIL is BLACK. so im only wearing shoe public place . very shy . kindly give a Suggestion . how to remove nail .or curue for black nail . nail skin touch gromming . how to change white nail
Brief Answer:
Pigmented lesion,hematoma / nail plate abnormality
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The common causes of black nail are:
1. Hematoma formation
2. Pigmented lesion in the nail bed
3. Hyper pigmentation of the nail plate
A hematoma or blood clot would have cleared up by now and would not last for 7 long years.
A pigmented lesion could can be a benign lesion or a malignant one.
Naevi are common benign pigmented lesions.
However, the most dreaded lesion is melanoma or a dysplastic naevi.
It is important to rule out melanoma or dysplastic lesion.
Hyper pigmentation of nail plate can occur in many skin diseases.
Thus, I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and relevant investigations to know the diagnosis and hence treatment.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Pigmented lesion,hematoma / nail plate abnormality
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The common causes of black nail are:
1. Hematoma formation
2. Pigmented lesion in the nail bed
3. Hyper pigmentation of the nail plate
A hematoma or blood clot would have cleared up by now and would not last for 7 long years.
A pigmented lesion could can be a benign lesion or a malignant one.
Naevi are common benign pigmented lesions.
However, the most dreaded lesion is melanoma or a dysplastic naevi.
It is important to rule out melanoma or dysplastic lesion.
Hyper pigmentation of nail plate can occur in many skin diseases.
Thus, I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and relevant investigations to know the diagnosis and hence treatment.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Brief Answer:
Diagnosis is required before treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Medicine cannot be prescribed before diagnosing the problem.
So, it is best to consult a doctor to diagnose your condition and then to plan management.
Whether medication is required or not depends on the causation of the black nail.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Diagnosis is required before treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Medicine cannot be prescribed before diagnosing the problem.
So, it is best to consult a doctor to diagnose your condition and then to plan management.
Whether medication is required or not depends on the causation of the black nail.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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