What Causes An Unusual Black Spot On The Toenail?
Question: I have a black dot on my toenail what could that be
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Also let me know, since how long it is present?
Regards
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Also let me know, since how long it is present?
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
here's your picture
Brief Answer:
Possibility of subungual hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the image.
It is most likely a subungual hematoma. It is not a melanoma as it lies away from the nail folds.
Since how long have you noticed it? Is there a history of trauma?or vigorous activity?
Has it changed or drifted distally since you noticed it first?
Regards
Possibility of subungual hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the image.
It is most likely a subungual hematoma. It is not a melanoma as it lies away from the nail folds.
Since how long have you noticed it? Is there a history of trauma?or vigorous activity?
Has it changed or drifted distally since you noticed it first?
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
for like 2 weeks
Brief Answer:
Just observe it for 1-2 months
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Just observe it for 1-2 months. If it moves distally it is most certainly a hematoma. Subungual melanoma usually presents as a band along the nail rather than a an isolated spot in the nail bed. It usially has a communication with the nail fold because active melanocytes are only present in the nail fold and nail matrix, not in the nail bed.
Regards
Just observe it for 1-2 months
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Just observe it for 1-2 months. If it moves distally it is most certainly a hematoma. Subungual melanoma usually presents as a band along the nail rather than a an isolated spot in the nail bed. It usially has a communication with the nail fold because active melanocytes are only present in the nail fold and nail matrix, not in the nail bed.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj