• Do I need to get my toe checked out?

I was running and fell and my toenail broke and now my toe looks all purple and black and green. It hurts to even step on and I'm not sure what to do.

5 Answers

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Hackettstown, NJ

yes, looking at your picture, please consult with a local podiatrist for options of treatment, like onyfix or keryflex, etc...

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Ellicott City, MD


It's best to be evaluated by a specialist

  • Dermatologist
  • Woodmere, New York

Yes

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Newark, DE

I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) ASAP for evaluation and treatment options

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Las Vegas, NV

You do not need to see a physician for this problem. It should resolve quickly. The discoloration can last several months, and the nail plate may fall off. But it does not require medical attention unless the pain lasts more than 3-4 weeks

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