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Black Toenails

Articles and information about black toenails including what causes them, how to treat them, and how to prevent them from occurring at all.

What Causes Black Toenails?
Toenails turn black when a pool of blood collects underneath the nail. Black toenail problems are fairly common for runners, hikers, and skaters. The problem typically occurs when a toe is hitting or rubbing against the tip of a shoe, boot or skate for an extended period of time.

Runners World on Black Toenails
Short article in Runners World Magazine about why toenails turn black and how to treat a black toenail.

Runner Injury Archives: Black Toenails
Jeff Galloway, author of "Galloway's Book On Running" explains why runners get black toenails and what they can do to prevent and treat the problem (from JeffGalloway.com).

Podiatry Network on Black Toenails
Article about black toenail problems by board certified podiatric surgeon Kirk A. Koepsel.

Downhill Toenail Pain
Articles and information about what causes downhill toenail pain plus how to treat and prevent the problem.


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