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What Causes Faint Horizontal Line On Little Toe?
Question: Hi,
I'm very anxious as I have found a very fain horizontal line on my little toe.
I am currently 34 weeks pregnant.
Could this be melanoma?
I'm very anxious as I have found a very fain horizontal line on my little toe.
I am currently 34 weeks pregnant.
Could this be melanoma?
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell since when did you notice this problem?
Is there any associated pain or discomfort?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell since when did you notice this problem?
Is there any associated pain or discomfort?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Photo uploaded please suggest
Brief Answer:
No need to worry ,just a nail bed hemorrhage
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
First of all ,please don't worry since I don't see any signs of melanoma in the nail changes .
You have simply developed a nail bed hemorrhagic spot.Such spots can occur due to any minor trauma to the nail or nail bed . In pregnancy,since blood flow to the skin is increased, Appearence of minor hemorrhagic spots on very minor trauma is very common . Such lesions tend to slowly resolve on their own in few days .
All you need to do is to wear loose canvas shoes ,so as to avoid any further pressure or trauma to the nails .
Observe the line ,since it will change colour to purple and then slowly fade away .
You may take oral vitamin c supplements for quick resolution.
Dr Geetika Paul
No need to worry ,just a nail bed hemorrhage
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
First of all ,please don't worry since I don't see any signs of melanoma in the nail changes .
You have simply developed a nail bed hemorrhagic spot.Such spots can occur due to any minor trauma to the nail or nail bed . In pregnancy,since blood flow to the skin is increased, Appearence of minor hemorrhagic spots on very minor trauma is very common . Such lesions tend to slowly resolve on their own in few days .
All you need to do is to wear loose canvas shoes ,so as to avoid any further pressure or trauma to the nails .
Observe the line ,since it will change colour to purple and then slowly fade away .
You may take oral vitamin c supplements for quick resolution.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are you sure? There's a definite line
Brief Answer:
Need to watch and wait for 7 to10 days
Detailed Answer:
as per pictures provided it seems to me as simple condition as I have told you. but still needs to be followed up as it will take 7to 10 days to fade away with gradually darkening initially . you need not panic . be calm and wait and see for few days . thanks
Need to watch and wait for 7 to10 days
Detailed Answer:
as per pictures provided it seems to me as simple condition as I have told you. but still needs to be followed up as it will take 7to 10 days to fade away with gradually darkening initially . you need not panic . be calm and wait and see for few days . thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
Need for treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed a fungal infection in the nail and surrounding skin leading to nail destruction along with nail thickening ,discolouration and nail loss .
Apply a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream over the affected areas twice daily for three weeks regularly.
For the damaged nail ,you might need a course of regular antifungals.
So the main concern is the nail infection .
I do not see any signs of melanoma or anything dangerous.
Dr Geetika Paul
Need for treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed a fungal infection in the nail and surrounding skin leading to nail destruction along with nail thickening ,discolouration and nail loss .
Apply a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream over the affected areas twice daily for three weeks regularly.
For the damaged nail ,you might need a course of regular antifungals.
So the main concern is the nail infection .
I do not see any signs of melanoma or anything dangerous.
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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