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Black looking spot on my pinky toe?

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emorej
emorej

I'm a 25-year-old male and I've noticed a black spot on my pinky toe. This toe is prone to being bumped on a corner of furniture. I have no symptoms, no aches, pains or discharge in the area. I will post some pictures and would like to get an opinion on what it might be? I'm going to see my family physician in a week or so. Thank you in advance for the replies! smile

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  • emorej
    emorej

    Posted

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  • Lotsofpain
    Lotsofpain emorej

    Posted

    that looks like what happened to my toe.  I didn't recall banging it but iy went black, Podiatrist said it was an injury - so if you prone to banging it on furnitrure  that could be it.

    If you have damaged to nail it will eventually grow out, if you have damaged the nail bed it may just stay like that.  Try a trip to a chiropodist and wear slippers around the house

     

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee emorej

    Posted

    Its a bruise under the nail and should gradually grow out. Keep it clean as damaged toenails often pick up toenail fungus. As Lotsof has said try to avoid further damage to your nails.

     

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