HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

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.
Wed, 31 Aug 2016
Report Abuse
Homeopath,  's  Response
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

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
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