![]() When running, toes will bump against the top or side of the running shoe. Subungual means ‘below nail’ and hematoma means ‘pool of blood’. ![]() ![]() The medical term for runner’s toenail is subungual hematoma. This is called the lunula ( luna is moon in latin) and is the visible portion of the nail matrix! Nails help protect our fingers and toes, while allowing us to scratch, grab, and pick up items more easily. If you look at the base of your nail, you’ll see a faint half-moon shape. ![]() The new keratin pushes the existing nail out, which is why we need to clip and trim our nails every week or so. Our bodies consistently produce new keratin from the nail matrix, a specialized layer of cells located at the base of our nails. A healthy nail is attached to our fingers and toes at the nail bed. Nails are mostly made of a protein called keratin – the same protein that is the basic constituent of our hair, horses’ hooves, and dogs’ claws. Should I be concerned if a toenail turns purple? Or is this condition more pedicure ailment than medical worry?īefore diving into the science behind purple toenails, we first need to know what a healthy toenail consists of. Runner’s toenails are quite common – I experienced this unusual surprise after a long run and know many friends who have lost a toenail or two. You don’t have to be a world-class marathon runner to get a black toenail. ![]() A deep purple or black toenail, usually a bit tender but not very painful, that sometimes falls off. Runner’s toenail, tennis toe, black toenail – all these names refer to the same phenomena. ![]()
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