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I have a black line across my big toenail. Its a very thin line that follows the cuticle with one place starting to spread twords the middle of the nail. I can t tell if the cuticle is also black or if it looks black from the color of the nail under it. I normally wear polish and I just noticed it this week when the nail started growing out. I still have the polish on. Kinda scared to see what s under it.
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that normally it can be coagulated blood if you have hurt your self in the toe or can be a fungal infection which requires a physical evaluation. Kindly consult a dermatologist personally for physical evaluation and treatment.
Hopefully this information will guide you properly.
Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap
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What Causes Dark Line Across Toenail?
Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that normally it can be coagulated blood if you have hurt your self in the toe or can be a fungal infection which requires a physical evaluation. Kindly consult a dermatologist personally for physical evaluation and treatment. Hopefully this information will guide you properly. Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap