Does the dark spot on my toenail look like a bruise, fungus, or what? I've noticed it for about a week and I have hit my foot on stuff a couple of times but my nail is also yellowish so I'm not sure.
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Dark spot on toenail
As long as it is not painful leave it alone. Just to make sure take a Picture with a ruler on your toe and then weekly take another and compare them. Do this for 8 weeks. If the spot does not move out then i would recommend seeing a Podiatrist. If the dark spot stays in the same spot you may need to remove the toe nail to verify whats under there.
The dark spot looks like subungual hematoma. The yellowing of the nail is possibly fungus, could be staining from nail polish. Consult a podiatrist for further evaluation.
As noted by the other doctors who responded, this is appears to be a bruise under the nail. An early minor fungus infection of the far end of the nail is also possible given the yellowish color of the far end of the nail. An antifungal cream applied to the nail can be helpful in minor nail fungus cases. Unfortunately, there are some over-the-counter products that are marketed for nail fungus that actually do not contain an antifungal. Watch to see how the nail progresses over the next couple of months. It can take 6 months or more for a nail to grow from root to tip, so watch at the base of the nail for changes. If the nail does not get better or if pain develops, go see a local podiatrist.
It does look like a bruise. If it is non-painful you can watch this for any changes. Bruises under a nail do not fade away like bruises in your skin. It will have to grow out. If it enlarges, fails to grow out in 6-8 months, begins to hurt, bleed or drain, please see your local podiatrist.
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