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What Causes Blue And Black Discoloration On The Toe Nails?
Hi , my nephew s toe nails are turning a bluish black color and very crusty like and then they are just peeling and coming off like thick dry skin does but its not really painful.... Could this be a direct result of his methamphetamine use ? He just thinks there is something wrong with them but I think its the meth.
Hello Normal and healthy nails are Pink in color with white nail bed. Most common cause of discolouration of nails are 1 Chemical Exposure 2 Injury 3 Thyroid dysfunction 4 Smoking and Nicotine 5 Fungal infection and certain disease
Your case only be diagnose after proper assessment of symptom. You may visit to nearest physician for his opinion or you may also share the details with us so that we could review and suggest you the exact cause.
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What Causes Blue And Black Discoloration On The Toe Nails?
Hello Normal and healthy nails are Pink in color with white nail bed. Most common cause of discolouration of nails are 1 Chemical Exposure 2 Injury 3 Thyroid dysfunction 4 Smoking and Nicotine 5 Fungal infection and certain disease Your case only be diagnose after proper assessment of symptom. You may visit to nearest physician for his opinion or you may also share the details with us so that we could review and suggest you the exact cause. Hope this is clear to you In case of any query feel free to ask Thanks Dr Ratnesh