Black Toenails

Black Toenails
"Subungual Hematoma" or blackened toenails is the brown-black discoloration visible in your toe. It usually consists of blood and fluid trapped underneath your toenail. This is usually painful.
How did this happen?
- Traumatic injury to the nail
What should I do?
- Pain killers can help provide temporary pain relief
- Seek help from a podiatrist
What kind of help can I get?
- A podiatrist can assist in relieving the pressure and treating the wound
- A podiatrist can advise on after treatment care
How long till it recovers?
- If you are suffering from pain, once the pressure is released, there will be immediate relief
- About 2-3 months for a fingernail to fully heal
- About 9 months for a toenail to fully heal
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