Dermatology

Random pain under your fingernail without a clear injury might be due to a mild nail infection or subtle age-related changes that make your nail more sensitive.

One possible cause of throbbing pain under your fingernail without an injury is a glomus tumor, which is a small, benign growth that can cause intense pain.

Ingrown nails may happen from cutting nails improperly, wearing tight shoes, or through minor injuries. You can help prevent them by trimming nails straight across and choosing well-fitting, comfortable shoes.

Diffuse nail discoloration means the whole nail changes color. This can be caused by fungal infections, inflammation around the nail, or pigment changes. As always, treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Discoloration of the nail bed can be a result of medications (for example, minocycline), fungal infections, or pigment changes. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve stopping a medication, using antifungal creams, or simply monitoring if it is a harmless pigment change.

Toenail fungus is caused by organisms that grow in warm, moist areas and can affect people who are older, athletes, or have health problems like diabetes.

A boil-like bump near the anus might be an abscess or an infected follicle. If it becomes more painful, larger, or is accompanied by fever or redness, it should be seen by a healthcare professional.

Sore nail beds can happen because of injury, pressure, or infection. Taking care of your nails with gentle soaking, proper trimming, and protection can help ease the pain.

Sudden sharp pain under your fingernail is often caused by a hidden injury, e.g. a slight bump, that creates blood pooling under the nail, or sometimes by an infection.

Persistent toenail pain can be caused by an infection, an ingrown toenail, trauma, or nail changes related to age.

Brown nails can be caused by certain medications, habits, or changes in the pigment of your nail. It is important to check with a doctor to understand exactly why this change happened.

A lump under the skin in the pubic area can be caused by benign issues like a cyst or a lipoma, an infection, or even swollen veins in pregnancy. The treatment depends on what is causing the lump and may range from monitoring it to removing it with a simple procedure.

Fingernail discoloration can be caused by fungal infections, certain medications, or even extra pigment, and you should see a doctor if the changes are new, worsening, or associated with other symptoms.

Random nail pain can occur from small injuries to the nail bed or from infections like paronychia. Treatment entails taking care of your nails and protecting them from repeated trauma.

Pain around your fingernails can be caused by injuries (like a subungual hematoma) or infections (such as paronychia), and treatment may involve warm soaks, topical medications, or drainage if needed.

Pain on the side of your nail can come from an ingrown nail or an infection in the skin beside the nail. Nail care including using warm soaks can help ease the pain.

Pain under your thumbnail is often caused by trauma, like a small injury that leads to a buildup of blood (subungual hematoma), but in some cases, it could be from a growth such as a glomus tumor. Treatment varies from home care for minor injuries to a doctor’s intervention if it’s persistent or very painful.

Sudden pain under a fingernail is often due to a hidden injury that leads to a small blood collection, called a subungual hematoma, or it may come from an infection around the nail. Monitoring the area and treating the pain at home is often sufficient, but if the pain worsens or other symptoms appear, a doctor should be consulted.

Pain under your fingernail can mean that something is wrong beneath the nail, such as a small injury that has caused blood to pool (subungual hematoma) or, less commonly, a small benign growth like a glomus tumor. It's important to pay attention to the pain and get it checked if it does not get better.

An ingrown toenail usually shows a curved nail edge that digs into the skin, causing redness, swelling, and pain. Sometimes the area may appear infected with pus and feel warm if it worsens.