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What Does Purplish Discoloration On The Nail Beds Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: Hi there its just to see if you can check this mole picture thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload photograph again

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I could not find attachments.
Can you please upload the photograph again.
You can even mail me the photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Hi there thanks sorry i will attach just now thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Common mole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Its a normal mole.
There is nothing to worry.
If you want, it can be easily removed with the help of radiofrequency ablator.
Meet a dermatologist and get it removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (35 hours later)

Hi thanks for getting back to me i have another couple questions first one is my nailbeds are purplish ive had my heart checked ecg echo stress test chest xray ive had loads of blood tests everythings fine doctor is thinking raynaulds what do you think ? I will attach a picture and also ive noticed my veins are more prominent on left breast is this a cause for concern in a 24 year old im scared its a sign of breast cancer ? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nails are normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
In Raynaud's the change in nail color is transient and it happens when exposed to cold.
In addition there is also change of skin color.
These symptoms are not present in you hence chances of Raynaud's is rare.
In few people such nail changes are there and it's totally normal.
Regarding breast, only prominent vein is not suggestive of any cancer.
Do a self examination of breast to feel if there is any lump.
If you still feel that the vein is too prominent, send me a photograph for close examination.
Just relax you are safe.
Feel free to ask any doubts.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Ok so what could be causing my nail colour change half way up my nails is it anything serious? As ive had loads of tests ! I will upload a picture of breast aswell , my nails do go white and blue when im cold then when they warm up they go away slightly

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
Bluish discoloration on exposure to cold suggests Raynaud's but there is nothing to worry about it.
You just need to protect your fingers from excessive cold.
Raynaud's is not going to cause any harm to you.
The veins on breast are totally normal.
Such superficial veins are seen very frequently in slim women.
Just try to relax.
You don't have any disease.
You are totally safe.
Be happy and enjoy your life.
Feel free to ask any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng