What Does Dark Nails Mean- 300 Questions Answered

What does dents in moon of nail mean? I am seeing dents in the moon of the nail. Also, the skin keeps going behind. Does anyone know what problem is this and why it's coming?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa General Physician | Delhi

Pitting of nails can sometimes indicate underlying serious diseases so video consult for detailed history and right guidance and treatment ... Read More

My nails are in dark colour.. they are not in a proper whitish colour as they usually are.. what should i do for that.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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This may be nutritional deficiency. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

My skin is dry. Also, my thumb nails are too dark. What could be the reason and how to get this cured

Asked for Female, 31 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Priyanka Sutariya Dermatologist | Rajkot

U need to get tested for blood and start some Omega supplements ... Read More

I have a dark black line on my finger nail. It was very light few days back. But now it has become darker.

Asked for Female, 0 Years 121 Views v

Dr. A Ompriya Cosmetologist | Chennai

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It’s a normal finding only ... Read More

First dark line appeared on index finger nail of right hand, second dark line appeared on ring finger nail of right hand.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 289 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Without seeing can't treat..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ... Read More

I'm observing dark spots under my toe nail and a thin line on my thumb nail. No pain on any of the nails

Asked for Female, 26 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Need to see to rule out melanoma. please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

I got my nail broke in rugby and just noticed I have a dark patch under my nail and mother wants me to get it checked out

Asked for Female, 20 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Need to check whether it's nail psoriasis or fungal infection.. send photos ... Read More

Sir My son who is 6 years old is having a dark brown vertical line on nail it was thin and becoming broadened. Pls suggest

Asked for Male, 6 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Without seeing can't comment.... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I have dark brown toe nails .. Attached pic for reference...how to cure them ...any creams or tablets you would suggest please...

Asked for Female, 30 Years 203 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have a problem with my nail :( there is a straight dark line on my left thumb? and its been there for 3 weeks. i am scared and i dont know what will i do?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Pavan Murdeshwar General Physician | Bangalore

Hello... The description u have provided highly suggests the diagnosis of melanonychia, where there will be excessive deposition of melanin pigment in the skin underneath the nail.. Usually it's bei ... Read More

Finger nails are showing discolouration and white and end.of nails is dark . No any other symptoms observed

Asked for Male, 50 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika Dermatologist | Srikakulam

Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. Discolored nails are sometimes sign of some other internal organ dysfunction. ... Read More

Hello My son’s middle and ring fingers got caught in a door about 5 days ago. Since then, both his fingernails have turned dark purple. There is mild swelling and pain when pressed, but no bleeding. He can move his fingers normally. Please advise if this still needs any treatment or if it will heal on its? Is there anything serious?

Asked for Male, 17 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Wait for 1 more week It will heal itself ... Read More

Hi, I am 33 years old. I have diabetes. My nail was broken all time and near nail skin in my fingers getting darker. How I manage this?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of biting too. When my skin peels off skin near nails become dark too.. I How to cure my cuticles and nails. Any cream to stop skin peeling and nail growth.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My husband is having slight vertical lines on toe thumb nail.He is having this since 2 years now.There no pain irritation or anything.Is this normal or anything concerning like nail melanoma?Please reply.Pics attached.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My toenails are getting brittle, the nail is coming out and coming off again and again.,pain, Puch,.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

It may be fungal infection. Need to check to confirm. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

The area around my finger nails are darker than my hand clr. (Image attached) . I have also tried moisturizer and other options but there is no improvement.

Asked for Male, 17 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

Please don't mind, probably u r not whithish in such cases this is normal. Or your hb is very good. Don't worry. Relax ... Read More

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello, I've noticed horizontal dark lines on my nails developing since last two weeks. Right now it's on 2 fingernails. I have nail psoriasis since 2022 (not taking any medicine for that). I developed fungal infection on my right thumbnail and got treated for it in May 2024. Right now I'm taking medicine Benfica Forte for Vitamin B12 insufficiency

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

What does this mean? Is this a sign of something serious like cancer? I'm scared.. please help me to understand

Asked for Female, 23 Years 333 Views v

Dr. Karthic Kumar K R Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Coimbatore

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Can I have a proper history of this .. kindly connect on WhatsApp 959798368zero..wil help u ... Read More

What does it mean that there Multiple small follicles seen in bilateral ovaries , please explain me. In MRI report And Small (~12×10.5mms) seen in right ovary?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 241 Views v

Dr. Shruti Dahiya Gynecologist | Delhi

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Please share your reports. Or please specify your query clearly ... Read More

Hello Doctor, -My nails growth has decreased significantly and they come in uneven shape and very fragile. -The skin under my cuticles is black and peeled. - there are ridges on my nails. I have attached the photo of my mails. Please guide. Thanks

Asked for Female, 23 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

This could be Trachyonychoa or nail Lichen planus. Is there any systemic symptoms associated? ... Read More

Are my nails turning blue ? I mean is there a cyanosis also I have experiencing lot of hiccups today .

Asked for Male, 24 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

immediately consult ... Read More

Hi, I am 34 yrs, female, weighing 50-51kgs. I have thyroid from last 8-9yrs, which happened during pregnancy. Later I developed sjogren syndrome. Suddenly from few days I can see my nails are turning dark yellow from the top and corners. Also urine is appearing bright dark yellow. Along with swelling on face and body, itching at jaw line and eyes.

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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Pls get Cbc , rbs , liver function tests, Urine routine , Kidney function test , Crp , esr . Get blood tests done and have a follow up. ... Read More

I have done my CBC and it remarks as Normochromic Normocytic What does it mean It my report normal? Please tell

Asked for Male, 24 Years 266 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

3days ago I got hurt in my big toe in a auto after the auto put the break. It was paining too much that day. But still I managed the day by applying move spray and ice cubes. Now today I noticed my toe is turning dark inside the nail. I don't know what should I do. Will my toe get normal?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

consult online ... Read More

Hello doctor why my nails are like this, what do to? Which deficiency it is showing. See the pic mentioned

Asked for Male, 20 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am not bleeding well Just the 20% of my usual flows in the initial days of periods. Could this be due to unprotected sex that I had a week ago before my due dates of periods and could this mean pregnancy? If yes what are the natural foods/ways which can stop pregnancy or would lead to miscarriage? Or it due be due some other factors also like s

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 144 Views v

Dr. Aarti Jiyani Gynecologist | Surat

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If you had taken any pill it can be it's side effects ... Read More

My nail cuticle is peeling off and it bleeds when peeled..it's very weak..and skin is dark near cuticle..what is the reason??

Asked for Female, 30 Years 254 Views v

Dr. Bijli Nanda General Practitioner | Noida

Do not peel it.you may cut the extra skin. ... Read More

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What does dark nails mean

What does dents in moon of nail mean? I am seeing dents in the moon of the nail. Also, the skin keeps going behind. Does anyone know what problem is this and why it's coming?

My nails are in dark colour.. they are not in a proper whitish colour as they usually are.. what should i do for that.

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My skin is dry. Also, my thumb nails are too dark. What could be the reason and how to get this cured

I have a dark black line on my finger nail. It was very light few days back. But now it has become darker.

First dark line appeared on index finger nail of right hand, second dark line appeared on ring finger nail of right hand.

I'm observing dark spots under my toe nail and a thin line on my thumb nail. No pain on any of the nails

I got my nail broke in rugby and just noticed I have a dark patch under my nail and mother wants me to get it checked out

Sir My son who is 6 years old is having a dark brown vertical line on nail it was thin and becoming broadened. Pls suggest

I have dark brown toe nails .. Attached pic for reference...how to cure them ...any creams or tablets you would suggest please...

I have a problem with my nail :( there is a straight dark line on my left thumb? and its been there for 3 weeks. i am scared and i dont know what will i do?

Finger nails are showing discolouration and white and end.of nails is dark . No any other symptoms observed

Hi, I am 33 years old. I have diabetes. My nail was broken all time and near nail skin in my fingers getting darker. How I manage this?

My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of biting too. When my skin peels off skin near nails become dark too.. I How to cure my cuticles and nails. Any cream to stop skin peeling and nail growth.

My husband is having slight vertical lines on toe thumb nail.He is having this since 2 years now.There no pain irritation or anything.Is this normal or anything concerning like nail melanoma?Please reply.Pics attached.

My toenails are getting brittle, the nail is coming out and coming off again and again.,pain, Puch,.

The area around my finger nails are darker than my hand clr. (Image attached) . I have also tried moisturizer and other options but there is no improvement.

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

What does this mean? Is this a sign of something serious like cancer? I'm scared.. please help me to understand

What does it mean that there Multiple small follicles seen in bilateral ovaries , please explain me. In MRI report And Small (~12×10.5mms) seen in right ovary?

Hello Doctor, -My nails growth has decreased significantly and they come in uneven shape and very fragile. -The skin under my cuticles is black and peeled. - there are ridges on my nails. I have attached the photo of my mails. Please guide. Thanks

Are my nails turning blue ? I mean is there a cyanosis also I have experiencing lot of hiccups today .

I have done my CBC and it remarks as Normochromic Normocytic What does it mean It my report normal? Please tell

3days ago I got hurt in my big toe in a auto after the auto put the break. It was paining too much that day. But still I managed the day by applying move spray and ice cubes. Now today I noticed my toe is turning dark inside the nail. I don't know what should I do. Will my toe get normal?

Hello doctor why my nails are like this, what do to? Which deficiency it is showing. See the pic mentioned

My nail cuticle is peeling off and it bleeds when peeled..it's very weak..and skin is dark near cuticle..what is the reason??

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