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Black Toenails

Black Toenails

black toenail

Black or darkened toenails can result from a variety of things. Athletes will often encounter a problem with their toenails turning dark. Darkened nails often occur from the toe hitting the end or the top of the shoe toe area. The darkened nail is essentially a bruised nail. Sometimes, the bruise can lead to a fungal nail infection. If you are a diabetic, any change in the color of your toenail should be evaluated. Contact our office to set up an appointment. The pressure, which caused the bruising of the nail, can cause a small sore under the toenail, and the sore can become infected.

Patients with diabetes should not treat this condition themselves and should contact our office.

Why Is My Toenail Black?

Some possible causes of Black Toenail include, but are not limited to:

  • Fungal infection
  • Tight Shoebox (bad shoe fit)
  • Injury (to Toe or to Nail)
  • In some cases, Malignant melanoma (extremely rare)

Can Black Toenails Be Prevented?

Here are some tips to help you prevent black toenails:

Trim toenails correctly (avoid cutting too short or straight across)

  • Avoid walking or working barefoot- more susceptible to injury or trauma.
  • Practice good foot hygiene
    • Keeping nails clean and dry
    • Wear clean socks/shoes
    • Air out shoes after use
  • Proper & protective shoe fit
  • Be proactive with any signs of toe problems (treat early)
  • Talk with your podiatrist about additional prevention tips

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Our podiatrists provide foot and ankle treatment and surgery to patients in Livonia, Northville, Farmington, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Redford, Westland, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Canton, Plymouth, Wayne, Novi, Southfield, Walled Lake, Wixom, Commerce, Milford, Highland, White Lake, Waterford, South Lyon, Brighton, Howell, Whitmore Lake, Lyon Twp, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Clawson, Centerline, Lathrup Village, Detroit, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Twp, Troy Pontiac, Rochester Hills and all other Metro Detroit areas.

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  • Diagnostic Procedures
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  • Diseases of the Foot
    • Arthritis
    • Gout
    • Freiberg’s Disease
    • Kaposi’s Sarcoma and Kohler Disease
    • Raynaud and Seiver Disease
  • Nerve Problems
    • Acrocyanosis
    • Chilblains (cold feet)
    • Erythromelalgia and Ischemic Foot
    • Neuroma and Alco Neuropathy
    • Spasms
    • Venous Stasis
  • Problems with Toes
    • Best Livonia Bunion Surgeons
    • Digital Deformity
    • Hallux Limitus and Varus
    • Hallux Rigidis
    • Hammertoes
    • Claw Toe
    • Mallet Toes
    • Over or Underlapping Toes
  • Skin Problems
    • Athlete’s Foot
    • Calluses
    • Corns and Blisters
    • Fungus
    • Gangrene
    • Lesions
    • Psoriasis
    • Swelling
    • Warts

Testimonials

Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff: As a new patient hat had a previously bad experience I would like to thank you all for your compassion and care. It was wonderful to feel that I was important. Thank you
Roslvn Merin
Dr. Mozen, I want to thank you for taking care of the sore on my little toe. I was actually able to wear dress shoes to my grandson’s wedding. It was so nice to be able to wear shoes like a real person again. Thank you so much. (But I won’t wear …
Annabelle B.
A year ago, no one could have told me that I would have still been pain free and enjoying life the way I used to before my procedure. Just over three years ago I started to experience sharp pain in my heel, in the beginning it just happened in the…
Judy
I had a great experience with Dr. Belken and his nurse yesterday. Dr. Belken was conscientious, compassionate and knowledgeable in treating my injured foot. He and his nurse took time to ask questions and work through the various problems I was havin…
Lisa Dolson
I just love everyone at this office. Everyone is so friendly, but knows what they are talking about! I think I have seen just about every doctor in the practice and I have loved them all! My condition is hard to treat, but they all make me feel like …
Michelle D.
My name is Jean & I am 84 years old. I had surgery on my left foot (hammer toe) and four months later had a bone spur removed from my right foot. I was in pain with both for a long time before my surgeries. I didn’t have any pain at all with either…
Jean Menzies
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff: I would like to thank you all for being so kind to my family and I during my surgery and my visits to your office. The surgery on my foot went very well and my foot feels 100% better, I no longer …
Valerie Gasiewski
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff: I wanted to let you know how appreciative I am of your help. Thanks for taking time out of your day to evaluate and treat me. My foot is 90 -95% improved. It’s not interfering with any activitie…
Dr. Bill Vasileff, MD
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff: Foot Health Care Thank you! This would not have been possible without you!
Ashley
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates: I am so glad I had the bunion removed from my right foot. I don’t have any pain or stiffness at all. I am not embarrassed to pull my shoe off when I am in public or at home. Now it’s time for the left foot. I…
P. Coleman

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Southfield, MI 48034
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