What Causes Dark Discolouration Of The Toe Nail?

Posted on Wed, 29 Mar 2017

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Question : I developed a dark color under my big toe nail the nail is clear ts under the nail there was no trama to the area what else could this be

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 hours later)

I attached two photos please let me know thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either fungal or bacterial infection of the nail

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it could be either fungal or bacterial infection of the nail.
I would recommend you to consult a. doctor and get it examined clinically.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy