I have these dark lines growing under my fingernails its been five yrs now.My Dr.says it nothing.comeon Help?
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My guess it is a fungus. Try asking your dermatologist. They should know. Or, if you get your nails done, your nail stylist may also know. Good luck.
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If you can you should go see a specialist. I'm not a doctor but you may have Onychomycosis. This is a fungal infection of the finger or toe nails. I have had this condition and it's curable. I used LAMISIL, I'm sure you have seen the commercials on TV. This is very expensive at this time till generic version comes out. I think it was around $14 a tablet taken once a day. I had insurance cover it (phew). It basically passes through your body to your nails and kills the fungus and grows new health nails. The therapy takes several months.\n\nI have spoken to a doctor that said it will not reoccur and it has. He gave me some solution to use daily but didn't work. I've spoken to another and said that it will not kill me but your nails will look unattractive. I'm still trying to decide if I should take Lamisil again. I'm hesitant because it seems to have side effects to the liver. Read about the side effects. You need to get a blood test before taking it. There are tons of home remedy but I and many people on a medical forum have not found one that works, including bleach, vinegar, and nail polish to name a few.\n\nI have noticed that my nails have become dry and less glossy over the years. I think the oil treatment helps. Oil displaces water. Fungus needs water (moisture). I'm trying this now.\n\nI'm a Scuba instructor and I am constantly wet. I may always have this condition but yours may be curable.\n\nCheck these sites for more information. There are many sites on the subject.\n\nhttp://www.coolnurse.com/nail_fungus.htm\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084\n\nGood luck to ya!
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Usually it is where you've banged the cuticle while the nail was forming - like a bruise. You can tell if this is what it is because they will grow off with the nail.\n\nIf they sit in the same spot for several weeks and don't move as the nail grows, then you need to see a doctor to make sure you haven't contracted an under-the-nail fungus infection.
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White marks on the fingernails are called Leukonychia. The majority of them are caused by minor injuries to the forming nail under the skin. Even a relatively minor bump can leave a mark that stays with the nail until it grows out.\n\nIf you have a large number of white marks persistently for months, you MAY have a zinc deficiency. See your doctor for a checkup and be sure to ask.
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It sounds like you have an ingrown toenail and the only cure for that is to have it removed.  I don't know what color it is, but if it has gotten thick and yellow, then you probably also have a fungus infection in the nail.  If the nail is gray and the toe around it is bright honking red, then there is a chance that you have a staph infection.  Either way, a trip to the doctor is in order, unless you can pull it out yourself and have access to antibiotics.  Good luck.
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I HAD THIS SAME THING!  ugh, its so annoying, haha.  its probably really dry skin or a harmless fungus.  what i did was use a moisturizer daily and about every other day i put on hydrocortisone (ointment for dry skin) and tolnaftate (an anti-fungal cream).  both of these you can get over the counter at your local pharmacy and are safe and effective to use.  after a month or so i still have some SLIGHT discoloring, but it is not nearly as noticable as it was before and no longer bothers me.  i also got a tan, too, which might have helped!  if this doesn't work, you will probably have to see a doctor or a dermatologist to get a stronger cream or different diagnosis.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatographia/HQ00528\n\nnot saying that you have this, but it is a possibility? see dermatologist if concerned, does not seem sinister from what i hear.....
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It is probably a build up of dead skin under the pores. This may go away in a month. You could remove them with a needle or use a mild abrasive cream.
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Possibly birthmarks but you should have a doctor check them out.
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The white spots in your nails are a lack of calcium. If you take calcium or drink something calcium in there they usually go away after awhile.
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Why don't you go to a doctor and hear what he has to say.  \n\nOr you could try some A&D ointment.
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Yes-I suffer from nail discoloration due to hypo-thyroidism myself and I found that zinc and calcium supplements have almost made them disappear : )
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It's hard to tell if this is what you mean, but "splinter hemorrhages" are dark splinter-shaped bruises under the fingernails.  This could be a sign of something serious, like a heart infection.  Then again, "splinters" could be 1000 other things as well.
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Marks like that are said to be heart, liver or kidney, so maybe you should go see a Doctor. \n\nBut it could be an old injury, just showing up now, I have a line that runs the same direction, but it's not colored, in fact most of my nails have this. As we age, we lose oils that we had when we were younger and we notice stuff that was once not there.
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dark circles under the eyes are usually cause by blood clots... there's creams that you can buy at the pharmacy or you can consult a dermatologist....if the lines just appear it could be due to the lack of moisturizer.. or maybe if you spend to much time in the sun and dont' apply sunblock...good luck chrys
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Drugstores usually have a treatment for this. It's lke nail polish, only the taste is horrible. Use it daily and KEEP using it as your nails begin to grow. You could also try wearing gloves. It may look goofy, but it will help.
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Your future will be that you will try to find out your future by reading this. \nThe dark lines on your hand indicate nothing cmon"the lines are caused by the prolonged folding of the hand thus the skin comes cack to life creating the black marks, By the way did you know you can actually change the pattern of your hands by adjusting the way you fold them "the way you clench your hand"".\nAnd are you not quite sure of your "love life" or what!! \n\nall I am saying is that your marks on your body indicate nothing of your future. if you belive this kind of superstision you are in BIG trouble my dear!