Nails, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Today, brown streaks were discovered on the nails? Hello doctor, today I noticed a light brown stripe about 1mm wide on my left middle finger. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes six months ago and have been taking Metformin. Could this be related to my condition or the medicati...

Black lines on toenails? Hello, doctor. I noticed a faint black line, about 0.3 centimeters long and vertical, appearing near the tip of my right big toe over the past two days. I have been running these last couple of days and I'm worried it might be melanoma. Is it possibl...

Perianal acne Recently, I developed a pimple near my anus, which became somewhat swollen. On the seventh day, I squeezed it, and a mixture of pus and blood (mostly blood) came out. After squeezing, it shrank over the next few days but did not completely resolve. After two weeks, ...

Onychomycosis and related issues? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about issues related to athlete's foot and onychomycosis. I am currently taking oral antifungal medication and applying a topical treatment. My question is: I have been on the oral medication for five week...

Wart virus, skin Hello, doctor. In April, my husband trimmed our son's toenails without realizing that one of them had a viral wart. My husband has athlete's foot and often picks at his feet. At the beginning of June, he mentioned that there was something on the bottom ...

Consultation with a physician regarding multiple issues? Hello, Doctor: I currently don't understand why my liver enzyme levels have dropped from 41 to 30, so I can take the antifungal medication, which I've been on for over two weeks. I only missed one dose because I o...

Hand viral warts Hello, doctor. Following up on my previous question, I have some additional inquiries. Last week, I trimmed my son's toenails and noticed a growth that looks like a wart inside one of them. He and my husband visited a dermatologist the week before, and it wa...

Onychomycosis issue? I have a bad habit of picking at my toenails, often to the point of bleeding. Over time, I noticed that my toenails became somewhat cloudy and dark, resembling a dark red color similar to blood, and the nails have thickened a bit. Could this be a case of nail...

Nails are not growing? Hello: When I was a child, I carelessly cut my toenails with scissors, and now the toenail on my big toe has only about 1/4 remaining. It has been about 5 years, and the area where there is no nail and nail groove has only grown rough, dead skin-like tissue...

Nail fracture Hello Doctor :) A few years ago, my left big toe started to have the nail break from the root (showing a crescent shape). At first, I didn't think much of it, assuming that I could just wait for the nail to grow out and trim it. However, after cutting the nail,...

The fingernails have recently developed sudden indentations? Hello doctor, recently I have noticed that the nails on my left hand's middle finger and ring finger, my right hand's thumb, and my left foot's big toe have suddenly become concave. What could be the caus...

Horizontal ridges on toenails? In the past six months, I have noticed horizontal lines on my big toe, which do not have any color; they are just a series of horizontal stripes. I can't recall exactly how long this has been happening, but the nail feels thicker. My fingernail...

Cracked fingers Hello doctor, a few days ago I suddenly noticed that all ten of my fingernails have small cracks next to them (without bleeding). I feel it might be due to dry skin. How should I manage these cracks? Is there a possibility of infection?

There are vertical lines on the toenail of the big toe? The child is 10 years old and has vertical lines on the toenail of the big toe. What could this symptom indicate? How can it be improved or treated? Thank you.

Onychomycosis? Hello doctor, I have a question. The area under the white part of my fingernails has turned a bit gray. Could this be a sign of nail fungus? I have been touching my toenails, and the outer side of my big toe nail feels thicker and has some black spots. I will be vi...

Nail issues The appearance of small white spots or lines on the nails, known as leukonychia, can be caused by various factors. These may include minor trauma to the nail matrix, allergic reactions, or nutritional deficiencies, such as a lack of zinc or calcium. If these white spo...

Onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) and polyp? Hello doctor, I have been suffering from ingrown toenails for many years. I have undergone multiple surgeries and have had my big toenail removed. The nail that grew back is crooked and has become infected with onychomycosis. Recen...

Fingernails and skin? Hello, I accidentally injured my thumb, causing a separation between the nail and the skin underneath. After a while, I started developing small eczema on my finger that itches. The nail also became pitted and uneven. I visited the doctor twice, and both tim...

Nail issues Hello Doctor, a while ago I suddenly felt pain in my toe while sleeping. When I got up to check, I noticed a faint bruise, a small area of darker color near the base of the nail, but I didn't pay much attention and went back to sleep. The next morning, since it d...

Nail bleeding with severe pain? Hello, my nail started feeling unusual two days ago with a slight tingling sensation. Last night, while I was sleeping, it began to hurt severely and became black, swollen, and started bleeding. I initially thought it was a fungal nail infection, b...