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I have two black pinky toe nails.


Sent to Health Experts July 23, 2006 11:03 a.m.
I have two black pinky toe nails. thye have been black as long as I can remember. They have never been injured, or have fallen off. they are not sore, swollen, painful, nothing. The rest of my toes on both feet are normal. It's just that both my pinky toes nails are black. I am very self conscious about this. Can it be fixed, or am I to live with it forever?

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nothing. I just cover them with fingernail polish. I can never wear a french manicure on my toes though. It is very embarassing.
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July 23, 2006 12:17 p.m. (1 hour and 14 minutes later) 		REPLIED Check Mark

You may have a black toe nail fungus. I suggest to you to see a Dermatologist for an evaluation.

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Sent July 23, 2006 1:11 p.m. (54 minutes and 7 seconds later)
Please explain how it can be fungus. Are there any other symptoms for the fungus? How coinidental that two toe nails are black. Can you give me more information?
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July 23, 2006 1:49 p.m. (38 minutes and 2 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark

Other symptoms for the fungus:

  • nails can get flaky, brittle and chipped
  • debris gets collected under the nail
  • nail thickens

Two toe nails are black as long as you remmember suggest that one time in the past you may have had tight shoes especially on the sides where the smalll toes are located and caused bleeding under the small toe nails. The bleeding under the toe nais can change the color to black.

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Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.
Sent July 23, 2006 2:11 p.m. (21 minutes and 44 seconds later)
And there would be no pain or bleeding on the outside of my toes? Like I said I have nothing. If left untreated what will happen?
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July 23, 2006 2:18 p.m. (7 minutes and 12 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark

If left untreated you may lose the toe nails.

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V. Yetimyan M.D.  -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2812 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.
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Sent July 23, 2006 2:23 p.m. (5 minutes and 6 seconds later)
How long before that actually happens?(ball park) because they've been like this since maybe high school, or old enough to pay attention or worry about my appearances. I'm 29 now. Also, why a dermatologist rather than a foot doctor? What is the differences in how they treat foot problems?
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July 23, 2006 2:38 p.m. (14 minutes and 38 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark

If it is fungus infection it may take years before you loose the nail. If it is black because of bleeding under the toe nail long time ago then you will not lose the nail.

Foot doctors are better if any surgery is involved. They are basically surgeons. Dermatologist is better if no surgical procedure is involved just looking , testing and prescripton.

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Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.
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Sent July 23, 2006 2:51 p.m. (13 minutes and 35 seconds later)
And the bleeding under the nails would be painless?
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July 23, 2006 2:58 p.m. (6 minutes and 29 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Yes it would be painless.

Please click the green accept button if my answer is helpful to you. A positive feedback rating and a bonus would be encouraging. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Take care , Dr.Yetimyan.

V. Yetimyan M.D.  -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2812 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.

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