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What Could The Toenail Spot Be?
I noticed I have a brown spot under my right big toenail. It has gotten me so worried. I can t afford to be sick. I don t want to be a burden to my family. Can you enlighten me on my condition? Thank you so much for offering help that is free. May God bless you more.
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
A brown spot under the toe nail could be an underlying blood clot which could have been after a mild trauma which you would not have paid attention to.
A melanoma usually occurs at the nail fold margin, causes ulceration or rapidly increases in size.
If it does not lighten in 4-6 weeks time, please consult a dermatologist to put your mind at ease.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
A brown spot under the toe nail could be an underlying blood clot which could have been after a mild trauma which you would not have paid attention to.
A melanoma usually occurs at the nail fold margin, causes ulceration or rapidly increases in size.
If it does not lighten in 4-6 weeks time, please consult a dermatologist to put your mind at ease.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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