Toe Help!!!?

Question

All my toenails were clear and now all of a sudden 2 have tirned black. I play basketball regulary could that be it? I am so worried about it because I love my feet, and always wore french tips. I can't do that now because of those two black toenails. Any one have any advice on what I can do to make my toenails clear again?? A home remedy of something!! Explain to me why this happened!!!

Answer 1

What is Black Toenail?
As you walk or run, your foot slides forward in your shoe, banging your toes against the top, front, and sides with each step. Your feet also swell during a walk or run and get compressed by your socks and shoes. That pressure and impact can damage your toenail beds, or create a blister under the toenail itself. When this happens, the extra blood and fluid cause your toenail to separate from the toenail bed, or the "toenail in training" as the Jeff Galloway site calls it. The blood colors the toenail black.

When Will My Toes Be Pretty Again?
If pretty toes are important to you, you can paint the black toenail or even the thin new toenail, or the bare skin. Most people won't notice the difference if you use a darker shade of polish. Full replacement of your toenail takes about 3 months, and the new toenail will often be a bit wavy, thin in some areas and thicker in others. After 4-5 months your toenail should be back to normal.

sorry about that

Answer 2

Playing basketball is your answer. My toenails get black when I run...it's my toes hitting the top of my tennis shoes. All nails grow completely out and in about 2 months or longer they should be all new and cut off.

Answer 3

The black under your nails is blood which has dried. It is often referred to as runners toe. It has to grow out.

Answer 4

Honey have you dropped anything on your toes? If not then maybe you could soak them in warm water with Epsom salt.