With the arrival of good weather it is time to go out into the countryside to do some route and thus enjoy the sun and good temperatures. But on the way home we can be scared to see that the toenails turn black.
Sports fans like running or soccer are used to it, because it is a very common condition among them.
It is neither more nor less than subungual hematomas, as explained by .
The College has indicated that it is important to properly choose footwear that protects the feet in mountain or mountain areas because, if not, these days will end up taking their toll on the health of the feet.
It is a type of condition, characterized by the fact that the nails acquire a brown or black color, due to repetitive trauma.
That is to say, the typical continuous impact in people who practice activities such as running or playing soccer.
But they are not the only causes. Subungual hematomas are also “produced by wearing inappropriate footwear for walking on uneven terrain,” explains the podiatrist. Jorge Escotomember of the ICOPCV board of directors.
How to avoid it
If we are not runners or soccer players, but we are simply going to take advantage of spring to take long walks in the mountains or fields, the way to prevent black nails is simple.
We just have to follow the advice given by the ICOPCV podiatrists:
- Use mountain shoes that hold your feet well and ankles to prevent sprains.
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To be flexible, breathable and with a sole that provides good grip to prevent slipping or falling.
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must also have toe cap reinforcement to protect fingers and nails in case of tripping or hitting a stone, for example.
Along with subungual hematomas, other of the most common conditions caused by using inappropriate footwear for the mountains are the appearance of blisters, ankle injuries and micro-trauma to the nails.
When to go to the podiatrist?
Normally, this type of bruises they will disappear over time and will not require further treatment. But there are times when subungual hematomas can become painful.
As the Valencian podiatrists explain, “blood accumulates under the nail without any outlet, and in these cases the pressure increases, causing severe discomfort.”
When the pain begins, it is time to see a specialist, since the most indicated in these cases is to drain the hematoma.