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What Can This Black Area Thumb Nail?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Question: I am including a picture of my thumb nail. See the black area. It was a very small black are about 4 days ago.it does not hurt. No swelling. I do not recall damaging the nail. What can this be? Do I need to have the nail removed. I really hope Not..
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Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

As you are diabetic, it could be fungal nail infection.
one picture would help me to identify.It does not look like fungal.
It could be bleeding.
You need to get examined by physician.
Thank You.
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What Can This Black Area Thumb Nail?

Brief Answer: Please see detailed answer Detailed Answer: Hi, As you are diabetic, it could be fungal nail infection. one picture would help me to identify.It does not look like fungal. It could be bleeding. You need to get examined by physician. Thank You.