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Suggest Treatment For Black Discoloration In The Nails

Posted on Wed, 22 Feb 2017

Question: My nails color is turning dark, toes are a bit darker.

I have hyperhidrosis and use iontophoresis in hand for sweating problem.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload a few images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports Section" so that i am able to guide you better or you mail me the images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line mentioned as Attention:Dr.kakkar.
Also let me know whether you are on some oral medication for some medical condition?

Refards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

upload hands images.

Currently I am on homeopathic medicine for chick pain/swelling

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin B 12 supplement

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you

This sort of pigmentation is commonly due to vitamin B12 deficiency. I suggest you to take an oral vitamin B 12 supplement e.g Tab. Nurokind Plus once daily for a month.

Regatds

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 minutes later)

Thank You Doctor!

Can I take this along with homeopathy medicine I'm taking currently?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin supplement

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Yes. You can.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar