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Suggest Treatment For White Scratch Marks On Toes And Nail Discoloration

I have these white scratch marks on my big toe on my right foot and both of my little toes. I don t think its fungus because they re not sore yellow or anything like that and I also have black stuff just under the nail like where my toe is and I don t know what to use to get rid of it should I try cocoa butter PR something ?
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Hi,

White lines over nails can be due to various reasons varying from normal damage to the nail while the nails grow to protein or mineral deficiency. It can also be due to any minor trauma to the nail. If your are eating a healthy normal diet with sufficient minerals, vitamins and protein then you can ignore the problem. You can try a multi-vitamin with zinc if you feel your diet lacks sufficient vitamins and minerals. Black discoloration under the nail over the edges could be dirt or just a normal discoloration. You can ignore it. Try using a neutral nail paint if its bothering you.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For White Scratch Marks On Toes And Nail Discoloration

Hi, White lines over nails can be due to various reasons varying from normal damage to the nail while the nails grow to protein or mineral deficiency. It can also be due to any minor trauma to the nail. If your are eating a healthy normal diet with sufficient minerals, vitamins and protein then you can ignore the problem. You can try a multi-vitamin with zinc if you feel your diet lacks sufficient vitamins and minerals. Black discoloration under the nail over the edges could be dirt or just a normal discoloration. You can ignore it. Try using a neutral nail paint if its bothering you. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician