“Discolored toe”
For over a month my toe has been discolored and I am a type 2 diabetic is it something I should be concerned about?
Male | 34 years old
Medications: Various prescription
Conditions: Heart failure respiratory failure type 2 diabetes
14 Answers
There's a multitude of things that could be going on, some may be serious. The best thing to do is see podiatrist as soon as possible to evaluate. Being diabetic, you should see a podiatrist, no matter what, at least once a year and same with your eye doctor. All the best!
Keep an eye on it
The toenail or the whole toe!
Is there pain?
Your probably hot or compressed tie toenail in a tight shoe and there is a blood clot (dry) under the nail
It should grow out in 4 months or so as new nail grows in
Check shoes and if too tight get larger shoes see Podiatrist if there is pain
Is there pain?
Your probably hot or compressed tie toenail in a tight shoe and there is a blood clot (dry) under the nail
It should grow out in 4 months or so as new nail grows in
Check shoes and if too tight get larger shoes see Podiatrist if there is pain
Hi ! In general, I would recommend seeing a podiatrist for an evaluation since you are diabetic and have other medical conditions. Based on the picture this looks like blood under the nail possibly from hitting the nail, shoe gear or from medications.
Can not tell via this pix. Suggest seeing a podiatrist. Likely nothing but some blood under the nail. However melanoma needs to be rules out!
Did you have a trauma to that toe recently? Might be some blood under the nail. Schedule an appointment to see a podiatrist for a closer evaluation
Hello there, As per Dr. Totten, you should make an appointment to meet with us. We can then take a foot x-ray and evaluate. Please call the office for an appointment at 973-817-9577 or you can request an appointment on our portal that drtotten.com Thank you
It appears by the photograph that you have a subungual hematoma. (ie: blood under the toenail) This can occur from trauma - kicking something - or from abnormal pressure from a shoe. Given the fact that you say that you have Type II Diabetes, you need to watch this carefully. Normally there is no direct treatment required. The toenail will grow out normally in 4 - 6 months without any residual harm. However, if at any time the toe becomes red, swollen, and/or painful you should be examined by a Podiatric Surgeon (who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery) as soon as possible. In the process of the toenail growing forward, the current toenail may spontaneously fall off in 2 - 3 months as the new toenail grows underneath it.
Hello there,
Discolored toenail could be attributed to a variety of factors which includes but not limited to: Diabetes, onychomycosis (toenail fungus), circulatory problems, lichen planus, psoriasis, and trauma, Even small microtrauma that the toenail could be exposed to in certain shoe gear (mostly tight, ill fitting/ non-supportive shoes) could create this type of discolouration. Without a thorough H & P (History & Physical exam), it would be tough to say exactly what could be going on, based on one photo. Would be best to obtain a referral to see a Podiatric physician, so that you can get an extensive workup, exam & treatment plan for the discoloured toenail.
Dr. O. Imonugo - Mmagu
Discolored toenail could be attributed to a variety of factors which includes but not limited to: Diabetes, onychomycosis (toenail fungus), circulatory problems, lichen planus, psoriasis, and trauma, Even small microtrauma that the toenail could be exposed to in certain shoe gear (mostly tight, ill fitting/ non-supportive shoes) could create this type of discolouration. Without a thorough H & P (History & Physical exam), it would be tough to say exactly what could be going on, based on one photo. Would be best to obtain a referral to see a Podiatric physician, so that you can get an extensive workup, exam & treatment plan for the discoloured toenail.
Dr. O. Imonugo - Mmagu
Difficult to say from just a photo and no history. You may have a contusion with a collection of blood under the nail. The toe appears swollen and slightly redden compared to the toe next to it. I recommend you see a podiatrist to definitively diagnose the problem. As a diabetic, you should be seeing a podiatrist routinely.
It appears that you injured the nail. Based on the color , there is a good possibility that the nail will eventually fall off.
It looks as if you've bruised the toe and there was bleeding beneath the nail plate. It will take 7-9 months for this to grow out and resolve. If it does not grow out, seek the attention of your local Podiatrist. But it is most likely a simple subungual hematoma and should be nothing to worry about
It appears you may have injured the toe and had some bleeding under the nail plate. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist (Podiatrist) for evaluation and treatment options.
The nail color and texture can be an indication of infection or systemic disease. It is a good idea to have a podiatric physician take a look so they can help diagnose and treat the problem. Hard to say from the photo, but if there was any question in person I would biopsy it. That's what I do in my clinic.
