My toenail has a black stripe down the middle. It hasn't gone away and I've had it for about 2 months, help

Question

The black streak is verticle when looked at directly down. As the nail grows out, the black line remains on the nail. I don't know if it's a bruise or not because is doesn't hurt. Is it fungus?

Answer 1

It's possible you stubbed your toe and the nail bed sustained some damage at that particular site. We could go around all night and day with possibilities, but I like to say, "when in doubt, check it out- by your doctor."


Don't fool with it or put any medicines on it. Wait and see what the doctor does or recommends.

Regards,
Raylene♥
[former hairdresser-nail specialist 30 + yrs]

Answer 2

Black Stripe On Toenail

Answer 3

I had the same thing and it is a fungus. You can purchase some fungus ointment at the drug store or do what my doctor recommended.

A couple times a day apply an application of vinagar followed by Vicks Vapo Rub. This will take care of it. It will look like it is getting worse first, but keep apply it. Much cheaper than the store oinment as well.

Answer 4

if it doesnt grow out with the nail then its possible that you bruised underneath it. Nobody here can tell you if its fungus, only a doc can. So make an appointment ;)

Answer 5

Sounds like fungus. Go to a doctor, Lamasil does wonders.

Answer 6

Probably not. Although, your nails are the first give away of some diseases. Have your doctor check it out (he may try and dig a hole into the top of your nail do to a culture).

Answer 7

sounds like a fungus.

Answer 8

You should go to the doctor or look it up on the internet on webmd.

Answer 9

i think you got that stripe from the zebra.....joke...well you better go to the parlor...i mean to doctor and have it cut...i mean operated so that it won't be dangerous....

Answer 10

cancer? or something out of whack???have it checked could be melanoma?