brown patch on both toenails

[aryadivz]

hello i observed a brown patch on both toenails like this , and theres a small black dot on a side too which doesnt hurt or go away now its been around a month since this appeared , im worried ,what could this be

[honeybug]

Hi aryadivz 😊🌸🌿🦋

If you’ve injured your toes it could be blood. If not then have your toes checked by your GP to rule out anything serious like melanoma. You have darker skin tone and I’ve read where that puts one at a higher risk of developing melanoma of your hand and feet.

You can go to a clinic site over here in the USA 🇺🇸 world renowned for excellence in diagnostics and care at mayoclinic.org

You can research things from A-Z.

Best wishes that it is nothing serious and Happy New Year 🎊 too. EJ 😊🌸🌿🦋🙏🤗💗😘😇🕊

[aryadivz in reply to honeybug]

Thank you for responding .I didn't injure any nail this appeared recently, Yes I would go to see a dermatologist soon and happy New year to you too

[honeybug in reply to aryadivz]

Great. Take care dear. xx

[EOLHPC]

I agree with honeybug...please show this to your medics asap. Glad you’re taking photos: keep this up. Hope you’ll let us know how you get on. Take care XOXO

[aryadivz in reply to EOLHPC]

Thank you. :).

[honeybug in reply to EOLHPC]

xxx

[Cas70]

Don’t sit and worry please. Go to a Chiropodist -/ Podiatrist they are trained to look for these things. You could have peace of mind within 24 hours. I have such frightening marks and lumps all over my body from this awful illness. Good luck, be well

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi aryadivz ,

As others have suggested, please show this to your medical team so that they can indicate the cause to you. You could also show this to your local pharmacist if you are struggling to get an appointment.

We have an article about nail care in lupus on our website which has information about various problems that can occur. You can read it at lupusuk.org.uk/nail-care/

[Nurse22]

Hi, this could also be the beginning of a fungus infection. Get it checked out.