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Old 07-16-2007, 12:06 PM   #1
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Exclamation This is going to sound CRAZY...

I've seen something so strange- I'm going to start at the beginning.

Last year I noticed a dark spot on the toenail (largest toe) on my right foot. The spot was in the lowest right corner (from my view), on the opposite end from the tip. I freaked out because I thought I had a fungus, but when I asked my mothers opinion, she stated that it was probably not a fungus, but a bruise.

So, I waited for it to grow out. I watched over the past several months as the dark spot moved further and further up my toenail.

Fast forward to the start of this summer. It's flip flop season, and I have to expose my toes. I find a nail polish color dark enough to cover it, and am thrilled.

However, I decided the other day to give myself a pedicure, and change the color. As I am cutting my toenails, I notice that the dark spot is pretty close to the tip now. I decide to cut the nail down low, and clean under the tip with the pointy edge of a nail file. I know this probably was not a smart idea, but I got carried away.

I dug further and further until I was pleased to have somehow pulled out a little dark brown spot. Weird right? It gets worse...

I'm looking at it disgusted (I'm extremely girly and cannot stomach things such as this), when I noticed it MOVE. I kid you not. It shifted to the left a bit.

At this point, I freeze, horrified. Instead of cleaning it off my toe, I stare with my mouth hanging open, thinking that my eyes have decieved me. BUT WAIT...

Before I could react, that little brown spot WENT BACK UNDER MY NAIL!!! I swear, I am not lying. It was so bizarre, I started pinching myself thinking I was having a nightmare or something, but I was wide awake. I started to cry hysterically of course... I don't think anyone would love the idea of something MOVING underneath their toenail.

I stared at my toenail, in disbelief, but the black spot was gone.

I researched about toenail fungus. I soaked my foot in bleach. I applied tee tree oil to the nail. I basically freaked out.

Now, the toenail is starting to look dark again in that area! (I knew I wasn't dreaming). SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME!!! What is this??? Has anyone ever heard of this before? I'm scared to go to my doctor for fear he may think I am insane.

PLEASE HELP!!!

 
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Old 07-17-2007, 06:41 AM   #2
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Re: This is going to sound CRAZY...

You probably caused a further injury by digging under the nail with a pointed instrument and the nail bed began to bleed again. Blood will look black underneath the nail plate. Never agressively dig under the nail plate to get rid of anything - it can be detrimental to the health of the nail. Any cit, tear or break to the nail seal can allow fungus or bacteria to move in and set up housekeeping. Keep the nail clean with peroxide and apply an antibacterial spray so it can wick into the area of separation.

 
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