3 reasons runners get black toenails

[@mfizzle4727]

Just got back into Roller skating. Noticed my Big Toe Nail was black after going consistently. At first I thought it was the dye from the inside of my skates. Thank you for clarifying. Ill need to protect my Toe nails better during my sessions.

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience, so others can understand discolored nails better. Happy skating!

[@slimbeastdhl4l410]

@@mfizzle4727 and now still black ???

[@markg99]

I've never had this happen so far but it's good to be aware of the causes so I can try to avoid it as my runs get longer. Thanks 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks Mark!

[@leatippings7479]

I'm new to running but one thing I found is that my socks create loads of pressure on my toes, just imagine putting your sock on and forcing your foot inside 5000 times, what I did was cut holes for my toes to fit through results were amazing.

[@michaelmay4448]

Thanks for this video. I am definitely catching the mesh. Only had this problems when I bought my first pair of "racing shoes." Not many people mention this.

[@jasonk446]

I bought a shoe that is 1/2 size too small. It's all they had in stock. My toes were fine on short runs. But I just ran a half. 2 toenails are now black. Guess I'll just use them on short runs only.

[@Seema-w4m9j]

I ignored it and my toe nail was distorted from skin but holding the origin where it starts from I pulled it with pliar I was aware that it would be expreme painfull So I just pull both toes nail as hard I can

[@ruthbavani]

I would go for long walks and some long runs. My shoes were my right size and I had my toe nails done(pedicure) so I never saw the trauma I was causing to my toe nails, not until the pain got a bit timid and I removed my pedicure to discover black pooling of dry blood, on both my big toenails. It sucks. I tried not wearing tight shoes, or closed shoes, well that didn't help either. As i was wearing my socks today, one toenail is now loose on the side and I wanted to cry. I'm gonna lose this toe (the other one in due time )..no more running for me until this toe grows back healthy and neat.

[@majestic6303]

I got bluish bruise toes. Running in place indoor, without shoes, for 15 mins non stop. I hope it doesn’t turn black.

[@DocOnTheRun]

Now that it has been a couple of weeks, did you see any change?

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

Just started wogging and now have light brown coloring on the inside corner of my big toe. I did have on cheap sneakers so will go back to walking in my better ones.

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you for sharing your experience so others can learn about one of the other ways toenail discoloration can show up!

[@connormcgregor4500]

How can you cure it man the pain

[@adrianzamorano1157]

Ty for this info doc

[@DocOnTheRun]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful!

[@thegrimgamingph8140]

This will me more informative if there's an animation, photo or video of the demo

[@Captaraknospider]

You can use crazy glue under the nail to re attach till it can heal.

[@vixen9120]

My toe nail is lifted with dark bruse,guess I am going to the doctor to remove it?

[@whicheverfour]

Happened to me during a 10k and was painful towards the end and it's got to be the 2nd reason why,asics novablast in my usual size but they seem bigger some strange reason

[@DocOnTheRun]

Hey Lance, Thanks for sharing the details of your story! I hate it when I buy the shoes in "my size" but they fit and feel like 1/2 size or full size off.

[@whicheverfour]

@@DocOnTheRun yeah it's strange as got the same size in my saucony kinvara and they feel smaller then the asics novablast,novablast am really good though

[@DocOnTheRun]

@@whicheverfour about 3 years ago, I was going out of town and bought some Asics Gel Nimbus that were literally 1.5 sizes smaller than stated. Couldn't run the entire time I was out of town. I was I took them back and the guy in the shoe dept. said the entire run cam "off" for all sizes...just way to small. Always try them on before you leave the store!

[@drawingfreak9936]

I am getting a bigger pair or running shoes on the weekend but i have to keep running for 3 more days and I’m only wearing a nail protector even tho it hurts, idk if that’s dangerous but i rlly don’t want to miss practice,

[@karaokekannibal]

Hello. Thank you for this video. You mentioned black toe nails but you did not mention thick toe nails. Mine are black, but the toe nail itself is like a centimeter thick, which is thick! Do you have any further knowledge about thickness?

[@TheMDM1956]

Thanks for this. I do not run but I have been walking a lot to lose some weight and my toenail all of a sudden became very dark, swollen and tender, it appeared as if I had bleeding under the nail and it began separating from the toe, it also got infected underneath (maybe a fungus, not sure). Very painful and ugly. The dermatologist prescribed a psoriasis medication which has somehow been working but I wonder if it is in fact psoriasis.

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you for watching! Sounds like you are super-dedicated to your new routine and I have now doubt you will achieve your weight-loss goal!

[@elenavictoriadelgadocarran846]

Thanks for the video! How can I continue running without further harming my black toenails? Running a marathon soon.

[@mogauthier1000]

I got this in the last few years and I don’t run I only walk as my choice of exercise. I don’t wear runners I wear sandals and still my toenails turn blue then fall completely off. ☹️

[@GABEGRAPES]

After walking 1 hour at a time uphill my toenail gets purple and looks like it’s coming off

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with others! You may want to check out this video on the Top 3 tips to avoid bruising your toenails during long runs kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJvGYpmbmKZ2ldU It might give you some ideas on hoe to prevent that toenail discoloration. Let me know if it helps. Thanks!

[@GABEGRAPES]

I ripped it off lol

[@DocOnTheRun]

@@GABEGRAPES that is one solution!

[@razzgaminghd8072]

Well both of my toenails have been lifted from the toe bed…. what can I do in this situation?

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you for watching. I do not know what you should do because I have not evaluated your condition. If you would like to get on a call to discuss, you can block my calendar here: www.docontherun.com/hire-the-expert/

[@caseyodonnell55]

i started wearing wide toe box shoes this never happend again.altra lone peaks 6s

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience so others can learn from you!

[@northlandislands8069]

I got a black toenail when I fell over the concrete pavement and I don't run

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you for sharing your story with others. Heal fast!

[@neenee0708]

Hi. One of my closest friends has brown toenails; probably 20 years now. She’s does not have a fungus or a liver problem. Her doctor told her it’s due to having a lot of melanin and there is no cure to clear her nails. Do you know of any medical or holistic treatments that can clear up the nails?

[@DocOnTheRun]

Hello Callie, Thank you for watching. Unfortunately I cannot recommend a treatment with deciding myself on what needs to be treated. I can understand how frustrating it must be when a doctor says, "there is no cure to clear her nails". Perhaps encouraging your friend to see another opinion from a different doctor could help her get some more information.

[@ddawg3230]

Your friend doesn't seem to have an actual issue. Does she feel any pain? If not, then its just a normal feature for darker skinned people, for last 2-3 toes to be in a dark brown color. Trying to 'clear' that might be akin to trying to bleach skin for a lighter color lol

[@kylewaterston1834]

Thanks for the informative video. Sorry, but can’t help noticing the sections with your face in frame are quite jumpy and the audio isn’t always synced

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks for watching and for letting me know. Sorry the video is out of sync...that is really distracting!

[@joycemargaret6369]

Dr.some are telling toenails turns black without any hurting it turned black it is indicating of livers problems is it true. Please reply.

[@DocOnTheRun]

I cannot comment as I haven't evaluated you or your condition. Make sure to follow your doctor's advice.

[@RonMcKenzie-bw7iq]

Can this happen to golfers

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks for watching. I do not know, I only specialize in runners.

[@lollol-qp8mm]

im 13 and have it on both of my feet

[@thezz199]

Thought this was going to valuable but it's just mailer bait. Disappointing...

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you for watching and I am very sorry to hear that you did not find anything valuable in the video.