black spot on the toe nail

nec1912 · Dec 20th, 2006, 09:24 PM

Does anyone know why there is a black spot on the toe nail ? There is no other black spots or white spots just this one black spot on the toe nail. And it is towards the middle it is on the toe nail or under the toe nail ? And putting water on it will do nothing.

Also I should say it is on the left big toenail.And should I try to remove the toenail?

What should I do?

boxermom · Dec 20th, 2006, 10:33 PM

Could you have injured your toe and it's a sign of blood beneath? I closed a drawer on my thumb, which left a black (dark, dark purple actually) spot from the bruise. It's gotten smaller, but the discolored nail just has to grow out. If you're very concerned that it's more serious than that, see a dr. or podiatrist. Please don't try to self-operate!

nec1912 · Dec 20th, 2006, 11:06 PM

Well I may have hit it.It looks small and around and flaky and it is not getting bigger.Well size it looks like it takes up 20% of the toenail.

I should also say it has bean like this for 4 weeks now..

boxermom · Dec 20th, 2006, 11:12 PM

Since toenails grow much slower than fingernails, it could be a bruise. If you're worried, call a podiatrist. Best wishes!

coachwife6 · Dec 21st, 2006, 10:20 AM

Are you a runner? Sometimes you lose the toenail. I know I did once.

whistlerchic · Dec 21st, 2006, 10:35 AM

Sounds like you hit it somewhere - but it is strange that you wouldn't remember hurting yourself? I have slammed the CRAP out of my fingers at times, and I have never bruised a nail. Makes me wonder how freaking hard you have to slam your nail to make it purple... the rest of me bruises sooo easily.

If you're worried, I'd see a doc. Can't be too careful. Good luck!

babydollqueen · Dec 21st, 2006, 11:01 AM

I have the same problem, but its been caused by wearing shoes that are ill-fitting. my boots were too tight, and the doctor did tell me it was a blood clot and to just let it grow out, and my toe had the black bruise on the nail for close to 4 months! it doesnt hurt though.

Vegas Long Legs · Dec 21st, 2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nec1912

.And should I try to remove the toenail?

What should I do?

NO!!! Just let it grow out!

batgirl0711 · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:55 PM

I have the same thing from running, I am just letting it grow out.

diamond_lover · Dec 30th, 2006, 10:00 PM

i actually had my entire pinky toe turn black

but that was because i slipped on a rock under a waterfall. i didn't see it turn black right away but i let it grow out because at the edge of my toenail that i trimmed, i found out it was pretty much dried blood. just try to keep track and see if it moves upwards as your nail grows

sweetkandypie · Jan 1st, 2007, 11:49 PM

i had the door slam on my toe as a kid, and my big toe did get a black spot. it's from bruising. It shouldnt hurt after the injury and you just have to be careful and let it grow out. sometimes, like for me, the toenail did fall off, and it grew back in with time. don't worry about it, the black spot is usually pretty large too.

Nymph · Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:41 AM

I have a similar bruise going on my fourth toe.. Got it from wearing bad fitting shoes

It doesn't hurt, but it's been there for a couple of months now, and it shows no sign of growing out. Should I go see a doc already?

purplekitty · Jan 4th, 2007, 05:51 PM

I think it's probably a bruise. If you just want to make extra sure, I'd see a podiatrist. Good luck!

Dec 20th, 2006, 09:24 PM	#1
nec1912 Member	black spot on the toe nail Does anyone know why there is a black spot on the toe nail ? There is no other black spots or white spots just this one black spot on the toe nail. And it is towards the middle it is on the toe nail or under the toe nail ? And putting water on it will do nothing. Also I should say it is on the left big toenail.And should I try to remove the toenail? What should I do?

Dec 20th, 2006, 10:33 PM	#2
boxermom Member Location: North Carolina	Re: black spot on the toe nail Could you have injured your toe and it's a sign of blood beneath? I closed a drawer on my thumb, which left a black (dark, dark purple actually) spot from the bruise. It's gotten smaller, but the discolored nail just has to grow out. If you're very concerned that it's more serious than that, see a dr. or podiatrist. Please don't try to self-operate!

Dec 20th, 2006, 11:06 PM	#3
nec1912 Member	Re: black spot on the toe nail Well I may have hit it.It looks small and around and flaky and it is not getting bigger.Well size it looks like it takes up 20% of the toenail. I should also say it has bean like this for 4 weeks now..

Dec 20th, 2006, 11:12 PM	#4
boxermom Member Location: North Carolina	Re: black spot on the toe nail Since toenails grow much slower than fingernails, it could be a bruise. If you're worried, call a podiatrist. Best wishes!

Dec 21st, 2006, 10:20 AM	#5
coachwife6 Member Location: In the gym	Re: black spot on the toe nail Are you a runner? Sometimes you lose the toenail. I know I did once. __________________ "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life." Proverbs 31:10-12

Dec 21st, 2006, 10:35 AM	#6
whistlerchic Member	Re: black spot on the toe nail Sounds like you hit it somewhere - but it is strange that you wouldn't remember hurting yourself? I have slammed the CRAP out of my fingers at times, and I have never bruised a nail. Makes me wonder how freaking hard you have to slam your nail to make it purple... the rest of me bruises sooo easily. If you're worried, I'd see a doc. Can't be too careful. Good luck!

Dec 21st, 2006, 11:01 AM	#7
babydollqueen Member Location: Melb	Re: black spot on the toe nail I have the same problem, but its been caused by wearing shoes that are ill-fitting. my boots were too tight, and the doctor did tell me it was a blood clot and to just let it grow out, and my toe had the black bruise on the nail for close to 4 months! it doesnt hurt though.

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:55 PM	#9
batgirl0711 Sofa King Banned Location: PVD/Central Cali	Re: black spot on the toe nail I have the same thing from running, I am just letting it grow out.

Dec 30th, 2006, 10:00 PM	#10
diamond_lover Member Location: NYC	Re: black spot on the toe nail i actually had my entire pinky toe turn black but that was because i slipped on a rock under a waterfall. i didn't see it turn black right away but i let it grow out because at the edge of my toenail that i trimmed, i found out it was pretty much dried blood. just try to keep track and see if it moves upwards as your nail grows

Jan 1st, 2007, 11:49 PM	#11
sweetkandypie Member	Re: black spot on the toe nail i had the door slam on my toe as a kid, and my big toe did get a black spot. it's from bruising. It shouldnt hurt after the injury and you just have to be careful and let it grow out. sometimes, like for me, the toenail did fall off, and it grew back in with time. don't worry about it, the black spot is usually pretty large too.

Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:41 AM	#12
Nymph Black WE please! Location: Singapore	Re: black spot on the toe nail I have a similar bruise going on my fourth toe.. Got it from wearing bad fitting shoes It doesn't hurt, but it's been there for a couple of months now, and it shows no sign of growing out. Should I go see a doc already? __________________ "If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning"

Jan 4th, 2007, 05:51 PM	#13
purplekitty Certified bag addict	Re: black spot on the toe nail I think it's probably a bruise. If you just want to make extra sure, I'd see a podiatrist. Good luck!