Fungus or melanoma

[helenhoo]

https://ibb.co/hc9LRsv
https://ibb.co/zRPTjNQ

I'm terrified. If I press on it the line mark sort of fades. It's not really brown or black but is there all the same. I feel sick with fear the toenail next to has fungal nail infection and has done for past year and half.

[Worrywart84]

I’m not even sure what I’m supposed to be looking at? Hopefully that makes you feel better.

[helenhoo]

pale line down the bare toenail, thanks for your reply.

[Phuzella]

Tea tree oil in water footbath for fungal nail

[RadioGaGa]

Fungal infections of the nails commonly leave you with PERMANENT disfigurement of the nail. This never grows out.

However the pictures aren't clear (and I can't really see what you're worried about). Why not see your GP who can look at it with a dermatoscope and advise you further.

[Kingdawson]

Ive had a visible line running down both my toenails for a long long time(both clearer than yours btw). My wife has a fainter one as well. Why do you care?

[jojo2316]

It really is VERY pale, and you say it fades, neither of which are characteristics of melanoma. Even dark brown lines under the nail are not usually melanoma. My mum has one and has for years and the gp is completely not worried (and nor is she). I think 99% of people would never have noticed this line, which in my book suggests the HA monster is doing his work!
Ask a non HA friend or family member if they would bother showing it to the doctor and if they say no you should probably just work on your anxiety

[Carys]

Welcome back Helen, I'd love to hear an update about your baby, which I think has been born fairly recently?

[helenhoo]

my boyfriend doesn't know what I'm looking at but I see it! Coukd i see your photos please?

Hi Carys! I updated previously, all is well thank you minus the infection :/

[pulisa]

Not a good idea to compare photos....