Black Toenails

October 3rd, 2009 Posted in toenail fungus infection

Black toenails can be caused by excessive formation of melanin pigments. Toenail discoloration is found in some circumstances, such as pinta diseases, vitamin B12 deficiency, malignant melanoma skin cancer, and Peutz-Jegher syndrome. Besides above circumstances, toenail fungus can also cause discoloration of the nail.black toenails pictures

Fungal infection Candida albicans and Blastomyces dermatitis often causes black toenails. Junction Nevi can also be the cause of this nail disorder. Toe nail color changes in Cushing’s syndrome are also common. This is caused by an increase in the hormone MSH (Melanin Stimulating Hormone).

Some researchers also reported that nail infections by Proteus mirabilis bacteria also cause a black color on the nails. These bacteria produce hydrogen sulfide. These compounds will react with metals in toenails and produces a black color.

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3 Responses to “Black Toenails”

  1. Sofia Baker Says:

    Sunblocks can also reduce the incidence of skin cancer by preventing UV to harm your skin.,..



  2. Daniel Evans Says:

    melanoma is quite dangerous, so make sure that you get early detection or early treatment*;;



  3. Harry Brown Says:

    you can reduce the risk of skin cancer buy using sunblocks if you are going to get prolonged exposure to the sun :.-



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