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Does Diabetes Cause Discoloration On The Toe Nails?
Hi. My name is Audrey. I discovered 4months ago that my toenails are badly discolored - mainly black -all of them - and as a diabetic, I am concerned about this change. I get my nails done once in a while and because of that irregularity, I was not aware because the nail polish stays on for some time. I was in total shock seeing them. Could it be a condition caused by diabetes or is it the polish? Should I be concerned? If so what should I do? Thanks.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Diabeties may cause nail changes to yellow, if it is black means may be seen in B12 deficiency or fungal Infection or melanoma or trauma etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Diabeties may cause nail changes to yellow, if it is black means may be seen in B12 deficiency or fungal Infection or melanoma or trauma etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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