Dark Spots on Toenails: Is it Bruising, Fungus, or Melody?

ByVanessa Fassbinder Updated on

It doesn’t come as a surprise that we feel concerned about certain dark spots that mysteriously appear around our body at times when we don’t expect it. If you have a black spot under toenails, this article should be able to cover all of your concerns.

 

Be Concerned about Black Spot on Toenails

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So, you have found dark spots under your toenails – possibly just one, or maybe there’s several of them on your toes. What’s next? It’s normal to worry, but depending on your recent activities and health conditions, you might not need to worry too much.

Just to be clear, we are talking about any dark spot. Even if the spot is not black in color, you still carry the same health risks as you would with black dots beneath your toenails.

 

Are Those Dark Spots Fungi Growths?

With the high number of nail fungal infections that you can easily get in contact with, it’s no surprise if it does turn out to be a fungal infection, in which case you usually needn’t worry too much unless it has brought along some bacterial infections as well.

However, on the other hand, you should still be cautious and don’t mark it as a fungal infection immediately since there are several reasons why you might have gotten the black toenails.

 

Causes of Black Dot under Your Toenails

There are several reasons why dark spots can appear on your toenails, and if you want to truly resolve the problem you’ll need to figure out the root of the problem.

  • Aside from fungi growths, the spots could have been caused by injuries or trauma to the toenails.
  • On a more serious note, it could also be toenail cancer, otherwise known as subungual melanoma.